Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Description

• Develop and review technical reports, design recommendations, and feasibility studies to support planning, permitting, and construction activities.
• Perform engineering analyses to evaluate site suitability, structural support requirements, and overall project feasibility.
• Identify potential risks or challenges related to site conditions and contribute to the development of mitigation strategies and quality assurance measures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, construction, and environmental professionals, to support comprehensive and coordinated project execution.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders through meetings, presentations, and written documentation.
• Lead and manage field investigations to gather site-specific data and evaluate ground conditions in support of engineering assessments and project planning.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff, supporting professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to the design of structural, civil, or environmental elements, ensuring site data and assessments are effectively integrated into project solutions.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry standards, tools, and best practices to support innovation and continuous improvement in engineering processes.

Requirements

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and codes (e.g., ASTM, AASHTO, FHWA, ASCE).
• Work is primarily conducted in office with occasional exposure to outdoor conditions, including:
• Exposure to dirt, dust, chemicals, sun, heat, humidity, and varying weather conditions as part of field sample collection and testing.
• Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, support project execution, and provide mentorship to junior staff.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate technical challenges, develop data-driven solutions, and contribute to risk mitigation strategies.
• Moderate to loud noise levels due to lab equipment, field operations, and construction environments.
• Solid foundation in engineering principles, soil mechanics, hydrology, structural interaction, and construction methods.
• Experience preparing technical specifications, reports, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written means in a lab and field environment, often requiring the use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Ability to lift and carry between 35 and 75 lbs. over distances up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Proficiency in engineering tools and software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PLAXIS, GeoStudio, LPILE, Settle3, or similar).
• Strong project coordination, time management, and task prioritization skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations relevant to geotechnical and environmental projects.
• 5+ years of professional experience in geotechnical or related engineering roles, preferably supporting infrastructure, construction, or environmental projects.
• Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, construction zones, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate laboratory and field equipment for extended periods.
• This position requires occasional travel, approximately up to 20% of the time, in support of business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for laboratory and fieldwork.
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).
• Experience conducting field investigations, analyzing test data, and translating findings into practical engineering recommendations.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance