Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Columbus

Overview

A nationally ranked, employee-owned engineering firm is expanding into the Columbus market and seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to help establish and grow its regional presence.

This firm delivers complex infrastructure solutions across transportation, water, utilities, and public sector programmes. It places senior engineers at the centre of project delivery, combining design expertise with client engagement and strategic input.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex geotechnical engineering projects from pursuit through construction
• Serve as a senior technical authority, providing design leadership, reviews, and quality oversight
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, strengthening existing relationships and developing new ones
• Drive business development through networking, proposals, and market engagement
• Play a central role in establishing and growing a new Columbus-area operation
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior and mid-level engineers
• Provide technical guidance across investigations, analysis, and geotechnical design
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated project delivery
• Represent the firm within the local engineering and construction community

Skills & Experience

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Advanced geotechnical engineering and design expertise
• Proven success managing and delivering complex geotechnical projects
• Strong experience in foundations, slope stability, earthworks, and infrastructure
• Experience working on dams, levees, bridges, or major public-sector projects
• Strong client-facing presence with the ability to build trusted relationships
• Demonstrated ability to win work and contribute to business growth
• Experience mentoring and developing engineering staff
• Prior involvement in growing or supporting a regional or business unit is highly desirable
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial awareness

Compensation & Rewards

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with company contribution options
• Bonus structure aligned with project and business performance
• Company-supported professional development and career growth
• Long-term career environment with clear progression pathways

Why This Opportunity

• This role offers a unique blend of technical leadership, client influence, and business-building responsibility.
• You will have the opportunity to:
• Work on high-impact infrastructure and community-focused projects
• Be part of a firm with a strong, stable backlog driven by public-sector demand
• Gain exposure across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Contribute to the growth and direction of a regional geotechnical practice
• Progress into Principal / leadership roles while remaining technically involved
• Unlike larger, more hierarchical organisations, this environment allows you to:
• Have a direct impact on projects, teams, and the long-term success of the business.