Principal Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services. We provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive, employing a team of 3,500 professionals across the US. Our services focus on improving the quality of life in the communities where we operate.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer who is ready to provide technical leadership for geotechnical investigations, design, construction support, and client and team coordination across various public and private projects. If you have 15+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering and are committed to making a meaningful impact, this role is for you.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on geotechnical engineering aspects of a wide range of public- and private-sector projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Lead geotechnical design, investigation, and analysis for buildings and infrastructure projects, including residential/commercial buildings, bridges, highways, railways, airports, pipelines, and levees/basins.
• Direct and supervise subsurface explorations, laboratory testing, geotechnical data interpretation, instrumentation monitoring, and associated geotechnical analyses for foundations, earthwork, slope stability, seepage, lateral earth pressures, and earthquake engineering.
• Supervise and lead geotechnical support during construction of geotechnical elements, including shallow foundations, drilled shafts, pile driving, grading, utility trenching, and other earthwork operations.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and governmental personnel to ensure comprehensive resolution of geotechnical concerns, while fostering strong long-term client relationships and supporting business development opportunities.
• Mentor and train junior geotechnical engineers, maintain involvement in professional associations, and contribute to the state-of-practice of geotechnical engineering through community engagement.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Time Off & Family Support: Vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL), and paid parental leave.
• Retirement: 401(k) and company match.
• Insurance: Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment), and Disability insurance.
• Safety Program: Approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• Learning & Development: Clear career paths, learning resources, and development programs.
• Belonging: Employee Communities (ECs) for connections, belonging, and shared purposes.
• Flexibility: Reasonable accommodation to help employees manage personal and professional responsibilities.

Career Level: Senior

Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: $195,000 - $205,500 annual salary

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.