Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead 5 to 15 concurrent geotechnical and construction materials testing projects across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors
• Perform final technical review on assigned reports, validating calculations, supporting data, and compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budgets aligned with departmental financial performance
• Aid in developing proposals, including scope definition, pricing, and risk evaluation
• Serve as a mentor to 3 to 8 junior engineers and technical staff in report writing, proposal development, and project execution
• Contribute to departmental planning, operational performance, and process improvements

Basic Qualifications

• 12+ years of geotechnical or construction materials testing engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus from an ABET-accredited program
• Demonstrated application of geotechnical engineering principles across commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, and public works
• Working knowledge of geotechnical engineering standards, construction codes, and regulatory requirements
• Experience with geotechnical software supporting slope stability, geospatial analysis, deep and shallow foundations, and feasibility studies
• Track record of client development, proposal generation, and revenue contribution
• Experience mentoring early-career engineers into project-level contributors