Senior Geotechnical Engineer
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Unlike many larger firms, our engineers work directly with clients, contractors, and company leadership. We believe great engineering comes from collaboration, practical problem-solving, and giving talented people the opportunity to make meaningful decisions.
Position Summary
The Senior Geotechnical Engineer serves as a senior technical leader within Legacy Engineering's Geotechnical and Construction Services Division. This position is responsible for leading geotechnical investigations, developing foundation recommendations, designing retaining wall systems, solving construction challenges, supporting project teams throughout construction, and mentoring engineers across the organization.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead geotechnical investigations for commercial, residential, municipal, industrial, and transportation projects.
- Develop foundation recommendations for shallow and deep foundation systems.
- Design retaining walls and earth retention systems.
- Perform settlement analyses and bearing capacity evaluations.
- Evaluate slope stability and earthwork recommendations.
- Prepare geotechnical engineering reports and recommendations.
- Review geotechnical calculations and technical reports prepared by staff engineers.
- Provide engineering support during active construction projects.
- Assist contractors and clients with field engineering solutions.
- Perform construction observations and forensic evaluations when needed.
- Collaborate with civil engineers, structural engineers, surveyors, and construction inspectors.
- Participate in client meetings and project planning discussions.
- Prepare technical scopes of work and assist with proposals.
- Mentor junior engineers and engineering staff.
- Review engineering deliverables for quality and technical accuracy.
- Assist in developing department standards and best practices.
- Support business development efforts through client relationships and technical expertise.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience.
- Experience with commercial, industrial, municipal, or land development projects.
- Strong understanding of soil mechanics and foundation engineering.
- Experience preparing geotechnical reports and engineering recommendations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to mentor junior engineering staff.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with one or more of the following:
- Deep foundation design
- Shallow foundation design
- Retaining wall design
- Earth retention systems
- Slope stability analysis
- Construction engineering
- Settlement analysis
- Ground improvement
- Geotechnical instrumentation
- Construction materials testing
- Value engineering
- Contractor support
- Business development
What Makes Someone Successful
We're looking for engineers who:
- Enjoy solving complex engineering challenges.
- Think practically, not just theoretically.
- Communicate effectively with clients and contractors.
- Take ownership of projects.
- Enjoy mentoring younger engineers.
- Thrive in collaborative environments.
- Want to help build something bigger than themselves.
Benefits
- 8 Paid Holidays
- 15 days of PTO
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage including a low cost employee medical option
- HSA and FSA plans available
- Employer paid Short Term, Long Term, Life and AD&D Insurance plans
- 401k plan with up to 5% match
- Continuing education and certifications provided
- And many more great benefits including numerous sponsored company events
Compensation
$110,000to $150,000/Annually, commensurate with experience, education and certifications.
About the Role
Legacy Engineering is a woman-owned civil engineering firm specializing in land development design, geotechnical services, construction materials testing and inspections, land surveying, planning consulting, and environmental services. Headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia, we serve clients throughout the Commonwealth and beyond.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience.
- Experience with commercial, industrial, municipal, or land development projects.
- Strong understanding of soil mechanics and foundation engineering.
- Experience preparing geotechnical reports and engineering recommendations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to mentor junior engineering staff.
Skills
- Experience with one or more of the following:
- Deep foundation design
- Shallow foundation design
- Retaining wall design
- Earth retention systems
- Slope stability analysis
- Construction engineering
- Settlement analysis
- Ground improvement
- Geotechnical instrumentation
- Construction materials testing
- Value engineering
- Contractor support
- Business development
Benefits
- 8 Paid Holidays
- 15 days of PTO
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage including a low cost employee medical option
- HSA and FSA plans available
- Employer paid Short Term, Long Term, Life and AD&D Insurance plans
- 401k plan with up to 5% match
- Continuing education and certifications provided
- And many more great benefits including numerous sponsored company events
Pay
$110,000to $150,000/Annually, commensurate with experience, education and certifications.
Schedule
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