Senior Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

We'll count on you to plan and prepare geotechnical investigations or design activities that significantly impact major company programs. Participate in marketing efforts for both internal and external clients. Organize, conduct, and coordinate or manage geotechnical investigations for transportation and other projects. Perform geotechnical technical analyses, prepare geotechnical reports, and coordinate with designers to implement recommendations. Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on large-size projects as needed, though project management is not the sole focus of this position. Supervise professionals, technicians, and design teams as needed. Perform other duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare geotechnical investigations or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs
• Participate in marketing efforts of both internal and external clients
• Organize, conduct, and coordinate or manage geotechnical investigations for transportation and other projects
• Perform geotechnical technical analyses, prepare geotechnical reports, and coordinate with designers to implement recommendations
• Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on large-size projects as needed
• Supervise professionals, technicians, and design teams, as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 10 years of experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, GIS, and CADD, as appropriate
• Experience with GeoStudio/Ensoft slope stability, settlement, seepage, and deep foundation response software, as appropriate
• Experience with Bentley suite of geotechnical data management and visualization software (gINT/OpenGround/LeapFrog)
• Knowledge of advanced numerical modeling techniques such as Finite Difference, Finite Element, Discrete Element, etc. and commercial software for advanced numerical modeling (Bentley, PLAXIS, Itasca FLAC)

Skills

• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement

Pay

• The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Schedule

• Full-time

Employee Status

• Regular

Business Class

• Dams Levees Civil Works

Job Posting

• Nov 26, 2025

Company Beliefs

• We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility.
• We believe in fostering a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities.
• We believe in bringing together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence.
• We believe in empowering each of us to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.