The role of our Geotechnical Engineer is a key position who will be supporting the technical aspects with the estimating team and assist with preparing estimates, as well as support with construction project management elements of our deep foundation projects. This individual will be able to communicate the physical tasks of our construction activities to our foreman and site leadership, as well as enriching the written and spoken needs for client correspondence and site documentation.

The job role requires the ability to perform geotechnical analysis and professional evaluations for value engineering services we provide to clients and our own personnel for project planning and on-going project management. They can interpret geotechnical reports and subsurface investigative data to recommend, develop and prepare design parameters, capacity calculations and work plans.

Work tasks also include financial management of project, ensuring project expenses and A/P are accurate and submitted on time, as well as providing follow-up and communication for your client’s A/R collections. The full-time position requires a self-motivated person willing to work as a team. We have a hybrid of in-the-office, in-the-field, and remote-work environments.

Our current service area targets all of NJ, eastern PA, and surrounding states. Our clients are typically general contractors and land development firms who work on commercial and residential sites, including new construction, design-build, and restoration.

Our current focus as deep foundation construction service providers is helical pile installation, various applications of micropiles, and support of excavation (permanent and temporary), on both small-scale and large-scale sites.

• Perform design calculations for deep foundation elements and support of excavation projects to provide value engineering options for our clients.

• Analyze design plans, including the use of structural modeling software, to assist with estimating projects and plan preparation.

• Act as an in-house technical resource for engineering analysis and value engineering designs for deep foundation projects.

• Calculate take-offs, create accurate written estimates, and submit them to our client promptly.

• Receive, make calls, and provide professional and prompt customer service for existing and new clients.

• Coordinate and manage project tasks, including permitting, utility markout, order project materials, project-specific supplies, equipment, tools, etc.

• Provide clear and concise work order requests and provide ongoing updated change orders as needed.

• Provide direction and communication to Site Forman and compile pre-construction project details for a pre-con discussion in advance of project kickoff.

• Take the lead to problem solve with site foreman and communicate with the client to support on-demand and in-the-moment decision-making on project hold-ups.

• Track quantities installed and materials used to ensure budgets and contractual conditions of the agreed services and our production timelines are fulfilled.

• Work with the foreman to document project details, expendables, and all billing-related needs.

• Ensure all project details, pictures, and field notes are compiled into the e-folder for project archiving.

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing clients and teaming partners.

• Seek to develop business opportunities and meet new potential referrals by networking in person and virtually (LinkedIn).

• Software and technology in use

  o Blue Beam and AutoCAD

  o Microsoft SharePoint, Office 365 OneDrive, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.

  o ConstructConnect and BuildingConnected to find appropriate and interesting projects to bid on.

  o Slack for interoffice communication with in-the-field employees as well as office personnel.

  o LinkedIn and other social platforms for virtual networking and sharing Shore articles and content.

  o Zoom (as needed) for weekly Look Ahead Meeting and other remote office needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in geotechnical or civil engineering

• NJ Professional Engineering License, PA and surrounding state licenses is a plus

• Field experience with geotechnical deep foundation construction

• Minimum 5 years of geotechnical engineering experience

• Ability to take the lead to problem solve and assist with on-demand, in-the-moment decision-making

• Firm understanding of soil and rock mechanics, ability to read geotechnical reports, varying bid plans, and engineering specs to be competitive and innovative in our bidding approach

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate and present information in technical and non-technical terms

• Ability and desire to work on multiple projects in various stages of completion

• 10 HR OSHA, 40 HR OSHA training certifications are a plus

• Must have reliable transportation to access job sites or attend client meetings and a valid driver’s license in good standing

• Medical Insurance (100% paid for employee after 90 days of service, dependents/spouse can be added at cost)

• 401K w/Profit Sharing company match (enroll after one year of service)

• Vacation time

• Excess Disability & Life Insurance

• Optional add-on self-funded supplemental insurances

• Company branded uniforms, hi-visibility clothing, and PPE

At Shore Systems Group L.L.C., we strive to provide a positive, safe, work environment and foster growth with opportunity. We are professional in our day-to-day approach both behind the scenes and in the field, and we set big goals because we know growth easily happens when the right people and processes come together each day for the same goals. New employees are welcomed, and some of our existing employees have been on the journey for a decade or more. There is a sense of pride and team support that is felt and seen by existing employees and outside colleagues. We believe our company culture provides a teamwork environment with the space to grow as an individual.

When an employee shows motivation, commitment, and competence, we recognize that and want to help expand their knowledge, skills, and certifications. This can include more industry-focused training, the opportunity to learn new skills, and support with continued education.

Shore Systems Group L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status, among other factors.