Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer with a strong background in subsurface investigations, soil analysis, foundation design, and geotechnical recommendations for land development and construction projects. The ideal candidate will have experience managing projects from field investigation through final reporting and working collaboratively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Leadership and management of the Geotechnical department and coordination with Civil Engineering and Land Surveying departments.
• Perform soil and geological engineering investigations and prepare reports.
• Prepare subsurface exploration program.
• Manage and administer test boring contracts.
• Inspect borings, test pits, and probes, plus foundation grouting.
• Perform soil infiltration testing and prepare a soil feasibility report.
• Prepare laboratory soil/rock testing program.
• Perform geotechnical analysis and prepare foundation report.
• Investigate geotechnical stability, perform design, and prepare a report.
• Prepare CBR recommendation report. Provide geotechnical reviews.
• Perform pavement design.
• Perform specialty geotechnical design.
• Prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, plans, technical specifications, and reports, including the day-to-day correspondence. Perform geotechnical analyses based on site conditions and requirements to support project designs.
• Support field instrumentation and monitoring activities.

Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering license preferred.
• Engineering in Training (EIT) certificate required
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a senior role
• Working Knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D
• Proficient in Civil 3D Styles, Surfaces preferred

Compensation

• Competitive base salary
• Overtime pay
• Bonus opportunities
• Annual increases

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Learning and Development support
• Free unlimited healthy office snacks
• Access to company Xfinity Mobile Arena sports suite