Geotechnical Engineer, Division of Environmental Programs, Design & Construction
Company: The LiRo Group
Location: Albany
Posted on: March 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Geotechnical Engineer, Division of Environmental Programs,
Design & Construction US-NY-Albany Job ID: 2026-3283 Type: Regular
Full-Time of Openings: 1 Category: Environmental LiRo-Hill Overview
We are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer for Division of
Environmental Programs, Design & Construction The client for this
role is the NYS Office of General Services (OGS) Liro-Hill is
ranked among the nation's top A/E firms by Engineering News-Record,
LiRo-Hill provides construction management, engineering,
environmental, architectural, and program management solutions. You
can become part of an organization that has a strong track record
and is looking to strengthen relationships and capabilities to
continue being a trusted resource for our clients in the public and
private sector. We are proud to be known as an “Integrated
Construction, Design and Technology Solutions” firm and we have
delivered on that label time and again. Recently, Global
Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI), the parent company of The
LiRo Group and Hill International, Inc. consolidated a portion of
the highly experienced staff of both LiRo and Hill in the Northeast
to create a larger, more efficient, and cost-effective team to
serve clients. LiRo-Hill is a 1100-person firm with offices in NYC,
Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Boston and Edison, NJ.
Responsibilities - Provide subject matter expert technical review
for consultant projects, including reports, contract plans and
specifications for conventional geotechnical as well as dam and
flood control projects. - Provide review of consultant led design
work on dam projects. Types of review may include safety
inspections and hazard classification screenings, hazard
classification assessments, Engineering Assessments, and contract
documents. - Work as a member of the project design team, both
in-house and consultant led, to develop construction level
documents for conventional geotechnical and dam projects. -
Prepare, coordinate, and oversee geotechnical field exploration
programs for in-house design projects. - Review of subsurface
exploration logs and laboratory geotechnical testing results. -
Prepare and/or review design calculations required to develop
geotechnical recommendations. Types of calculations may be expected
to include allowable soil bearing capacity, total and differential
settlements, geotechnical capacity of deep foundation systems,
excavation support systems, site retaining walls, subgrade modulus
for slabs-on-grade, slope stability, and pavement design (both
flexible and rigid). - Development of geotechnical engineering
technical memorandums, evaluations, and reports presenting design
and construction recommendations for foundations, floor slabs, site
development, site retaining walls and below-grade walls,
groundwater control, excavation support, and pavement. - Perform
dam safety inspections, including review of existing conditions of
earthen embankments and concrete gravity structures, to verify
conformance with NYSDEC dam safety regulations and guidelines. -
Perform site visits to provide technical expertise required to
address issues which may be encountered during construction.
Additional site visits may be required to address emergency
conditions which develop. - Provide technical assistance to other
divisions within OGS D&C. - Perform other duties as assigned. -
Some travel is required. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in
civil engineering, geology, or related field. - Master’s degree in
civil engineering is a plus. - Current Professional Engineering
License in State of New York or ability to obtain licensure in New
York State within 6 months. - Dam engineering specific experience
preferred. - Competent communication and interpersonal skills. -
Minimum of 5 years of experience in geotechnical engineering,
experience with dams and water resources is a plus. - Professional
experience in preparing and reviewing contract drawings and
technical specifications. - Basic technical writing proficiency. -
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. - AutoCAD
proficiency is a plus. - Proficiency in geotechnical software such
as GEOSTUDIO, Rocslide, and LPILE. - Experience with water
resources software such as HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS is a plus. We offer
a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, and a
positive work environment Compensation range: Min: $90,000/yr -
Max: $105,000/yr The range provided is the salary that the firm in
good faith believes at the time of this posting is willing to pay
for the advertised position. Candidate must be authorized to work
in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available for this
role. LiRo-Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry,
marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not
be discriminated against on the basis of disability. LI-CM1 ID22
ZR22 PI394e88cf3652-37156-39962162
Keywords: The LiRo Group, Schenectady , Geotechnical Engineer, Division of Environmental Programs, Design & Construction, Engineering , Albany, New York
