Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
Geotechnical Engineer
$62,407 to $114,411 a year
Posted until September 27, 2026 · posted July 29, 2026
Requirements
License or certificate
Exam
Competitive title
A job title where you show you are right for it by passing a competitive exam: multiple-choice, practical, education and experience, or a mix. On our job pages this shows as "Civil service exam title".
Mostly for people already in city service. The posting says:
“Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #5564) or the open-competitive list (exam #5163) may apply.”
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From ≈ $30.00 an hour · $2,400 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $13.00/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$2,392 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 10 subway rides ($3 fare).
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What they actually ask for.
A license or certificate is part of the requirements
- A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.
- Six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.
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The work
What the job is.
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- Hours
- Full- Time- 35 Hours
- Work Location
- 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #5564) or the open-competitive list (exam #5163) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results or indicate if you are permanent in the title.
Read the rest, from the posting
If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.
The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure is currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join the Engineering Services – Specifications team.
Under the supervision of the Director, the successful candidate will evaluate the appropriate and most cost-effective foundation support system, and the bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations.
Other key responsibilities include performing geotechnical studies/projects in subsurface investigations; soil/foundation engineering; pile analysis and design; retaining walls; bridge structures; settlement analysis; lateral earth pressures; and slope stability.
Additionally, the Geotechnical Engineer will perform forensic engineering; site investigations; write reports; and provide geotechnical engineering support during construction.
Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.).
In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type.
DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.
Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service.
A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.
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Skills they'd like
Please note the following preferred skills for this position:
- Candidates must have at least six years’ experience in geotechnical engineering
- Must have robust supervision experience.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
- Knowledge relevant to infrastructure construction work (i.e., roadway, sewer, and/or water main)
- Familiarity with NYC DOT, NYS DOT, NYC DEP specifications, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards
- Comprehensive understanding of the NYC infrastructure system and current engineering practices
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling. (Optional)
- Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (Preferred)
- Valid driver's license (Required)
- Personal vehicle (Optional)
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
NYC residency not required
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Sources
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