Geotechnical Engineering I

Work Setting: Hybrid office and field; travel to project sites throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide (~10-15%)

Relocation: Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

Base Salary: $124,000 - $199,000 depending on experience

Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and comprehensive employer benefits package

Position Summary
The Managing Geotechnical Engineer is a senior‑level leadership role focused on delivering complex geotechnical solutions across coastal , marine , environmental remediation , and infrastructure projects. This position blends hands‑on technical expertise with project leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and mentorship.

This role will support and grow a geotechnical practice working on challenging waterfront development , slope stabilization , foundation systems, and restoration‑related engineering projects. The successful candidate will contribute to both project execution and technical excellence, while also engaging in client‑facing work and supporting business growth initiatives.

This is an opportunity for a technically strong engineer who wants to remain hands‑on while progressing into broader leadership responsibilities within a nationally recognized environmental consulting environment.

What You’ll Do

Perform and oversee geotechnical analyses for coastal , waterfront , and environmental remediation projects

Support design and engineering for slope stabilization, foundation systems, and marine structures

Prepare technical studies, calculations, and engineering reports

Develop and review design documents, specifications, and cost estimates

Provide technical input on complex geotechnical challenges across multidisciplinary teams

Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables

Lead task assignments, team coordination, and contractor management

Support proposal development and participate in scope definition

Coordinate with internal teams and subconsultants across disciplines

Develop and execute field investigation programs and testing plans

Support construction observation, documentation, and troubleshooting

Work across both upland and in‑water project environments

Mentor junior engineering staff and provide technical guidance

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical focus preferred); Master’s degree strongly preferred

10-12+ years of geotechnical engineering experience

Professional Engineer (PE) license (WA preferred or ability to obtain)

Strong experience in geotechnical design, analysis, and construction support

Background in coastal, marine, environmental, or complex geotechnical projects

Proven project management and client interaction experience

Strong communication and technical writing skill

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

Seismic geotechnical experience (highly valued for Pacific Northwest projects)

Experience with waterfront development, environmental remediation, or restoration projects

Experience working within multidisciplinary teams (environmental, civil, water resources)

Familiarity with Pacific Northwest geotechnical conditions

Prior mentorship or informal leadership experience

What You Get

Competitive base salary in the $124K-$158K range

Annual bonus plan with eligibility to earn performance‑based incentives

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match

Opportunity to work on high‑impact coastal, environmental, and infrastructure projects

Clear path toward leadership and expanded responsibilities over time

Collaborative, technically driven work environment with strong mentorship culture

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