Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Accountabilities

• Lead technically complex geotechnical engineering projects across infrastructure, transportation, energy, and commercial development sectors, ensuring high standards of technical quality and project execution.

• Oversee subsurface investigations, geotechnical analyses, foundation evaluations, advanced modeling, and engineering design recommendations.

• Develop innovative, practical, cost-effective, and sustainable engineering solutions for challenging soil conditions, ground improvement requirements, and soil-structure interaction.

• Review and approve geotechnical reports, engineering calculations, technical specifications, and other project deliverables, serving as a senior technical reviewer and, where applicable, Engineer of Record.

• Manage multidisciplinary project teams, coordinate technical resources, and oversee project budgets, schedules, quality control, and overall performance.

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and industry partners to support long-term collaboration and successful project delivery.

• Lead or support business development activities, including proposal preparation, client presentations, contract negotiations, and pursuit of major engineering projects.

• Identify opportunities to expand geotechnical engineering services and strengthen market presence across the Midwest.

• Mentor, train, and develop junior and mid-level engineers, promoting technical knowledge sharing, professional development, and consistent engineering best practices.

• Collaborate with regional leadership and engineering teams to enhance technical capabilities, contribute to research initiatives, and support company-wide engineering standards.

• Represent the engineering practice at industry conferences, professional associations, and networking events to strengthen professional relationships and share technical expertise.

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, engineering standards, safety requirements, and quality assurance procedures across office, laboratory, and field activities.

• Travel to project sites, client locations, and regional offices as needed, following established safety protocols and using required personal protective equipment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a closely related discipline is required. A master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related field is strongly preferred.

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

• At least eight years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience, including a minimum of three years in a senior or technical leadership position.

• Extensive knowledge of subsurface investigations, foundation engineering, geotechnical analysis, engineering design, and the evaluation of complex site conditions.

• Demonstrated expertise in advanced geotechnical modeling, soil-structure interaction, and ground improvement technologies.

• Proven experience leading large-scale, technically demanding projects and delivering high-quality engineering solutions within established budgets and schedules.

• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, allocating resources, coordinating technical activities, and maintaining rigorous quality standards.

• Strong client relationship management and business development capabilities, including proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and identifying opportunities for service growth.

• Experience serving as an Engineer of Record or senior technical reviewer is an advantage.

• A background in major infrastructure, transportation, energy, or complex commercial projects is preferred.

• Established professional relationships within the Midwest engineering and construction market are beneficial.

• Active participation in professional organizations such as ASCE, the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI), or the Geo-Institute is preferred.

• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to clients and multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues, operational teams, and clients across multiple locations.

• Willingness to travel up to approximately 20% of the time, potentially on short notice, to support client engagements and project requirements.

• Ability to work in outdoor, laboratory, and construction environments when required, including exposure to uneven or rugged terrain, dust, noise, chemicals, and changing weather conditions.

• Physical ability to perform applicable fieldwork, including prolonged standing and walking, operating field equipment, and lifting or carrying materials weighing approximately 35–75 pounds, as required by project activities.

• Commitment to workplace safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and the consistent use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

Benefits:

• Remote or hybrid work flexibility, depending on location, project requirements, and business needs.

• Senior-level technical leadership opportunities across major infrastructure, transportation, energy, and commercial projects.

• Professional growth and development through complex engineering assignments, technical collaboration, and continued learning.

• Mentorship and leadership opportunities to develop engineering talent and contribute to regional technical excellence.

• Client engagement and business development exposure, with opportunities to strengthen industry relationships and influence project strategy.

• Professional networking opportunities through industry conferences, engineering associations, and technical initiatives.

• Regional collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams and access to technical resources across established offices.

• Opportunity to contribute to industry best practices, engineering standards, research initiatives, and innovative geotechnical solutions.

• Compensation and benefits package: Salary range, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and other employee benefits were not specified in the provided job description and should be confirmed during the recruitment process.