Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Shape the Future with DLZ!

At DLZ Corporation, we don't just design infrastructure—we create solutions that improve communities and empower careers. As a nationally recognized, award-winning multidisciplinary firm, we deliver engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing across the Midwest.

Join a team where innovation meets collaboration, and your expertise drives meaningful impact.

We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with 10+ years of experience delivering geotechnical solutions for bridges, dams, levees, and other major infrastructure. This role combines technical leadership, project delivery, and mentorship with opportunities to work on challenging, high-profile projects across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead geotechnical design and analysis for bridges, buildings/structures, dams and levees.
• Oversee field investigations, inspections, and geotechnical reporting.
• Mentor junior engineers and review technical work.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support proposals and occasional marketing activities.
• Ensure safety compliance and represent company values.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or geological engineering (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience, with expertise in dams, levees, and/or large bridge foundations.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the U.S. (Ohio PE preferred).
• Experience with ODOT projects and/or U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's highly desired.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Available for occasional short-term travel.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects.
• Collaborative and growth-focused team culture.

Investing in Your Future:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts & health savings account
• 401(k) options (Traditional and Roth)
• Paid parental leave
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Wellness program with reimbursement benefits

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At DLZ, diversity isn't just a policy—it's a priority. We foster an environment where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspective. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, in full compliance with all applicable laws.