Geotechnical Project Engineer

in geotechnical site investigations, laboratory testing, engineering design, and construction oversight.

developing project scopes, budgets, schedules, and risk assessments for infrastructure, environmental, or construction projects.

Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (ASTM, AASHTO, FHWA, ASCE, DOT, OSHA, etc.).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

Ability to lead project teams, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate multidisciplinary efforts.

Proven experience in client communication, stakeholder engagement, and contract negotiations.

• Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required
• 3+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus but not required.
• Proven track record of managing mid-to-large scale engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Experience in geotechnical site investigations, laboratory testing, engineering design, and construction oversight.
• Experience developing project scopes, budgets, schedules, and risk assessments for infrastructure, environmental, or construction projects.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (ASTM, AASHTO, FHWA, ASCE, DOT, OSHA, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to lead project teams, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate multidisciplinary efforts.
• Proven experience in client communication, stakeholder engagement, and contract negotiations.

Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting, proposal writing, and presentations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting, proposal writing, and presentations.

This position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 40% of the time, in support of business objectives and client engagements.

Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs.

Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments.

Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.

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• This position operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring flexibility to work effectively from both a professional office and field work site setting.
• On-Site Office Requirements: Work is performed at a desk for extended periods using a computer, phone, and standard office equipment in a climate-controlled office environment. Regular in-person communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders is required. Physical demands may include sitting for long durations, occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of materials up to 15 pounds.
• Work is performed at a desk for extended periods using a computer, phone, and standard office equipment in a climate-controlled office environment.
• Regular in-person communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders is required.
• Physical demands may include sitting for long durations, occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of materials up to 15 pounds.
• Field Environment: Work at outdoor sites including wetlands, forests, grasslands, construction zones, and undeveloped land. Travel on foot across uneven, rugged, or obstructed terrain, sometimes in areas inaccessible by vehicle. Exposure to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, humidity, rain, or sun. Possible presence of insects, animals, or natural and man-made hazards in field environments
• Work at outdoor sites including wetlands, forests, grasslands, construction zones, and undeveloped land.
• Travel on foot across uneven, rugged, or obstructed terrain, sometimes in areas inaccessible by vehicle.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, humidity, rain, or sun.
• Possible presence of insects, animals, or natural and man-made hazards in field environments
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry between 35–75 lbs. of equipment or samples over distances up to 75 feet. Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate lab and field equipment for extended periods. Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, kneel, climb, and balance as needed during both lab and fieldwork. Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats in varied environments, often while wearing PPE. Ability to use sensory capabilities to see (including close and distant vision, color perception, depth perception, and focus) and smell for observation and safety purposes
• Ability to lift and carry between 35–75 lbs. of equipment or samples over distances up to 75 feet.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate lab and field equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, kneel, climb, and balance as needed during both lab and fieldwork.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats in varied environments, often while wearing PPE.
• Ability to use sensory capabilities to see (including close and distant vision, color perception, depth perception, and focus) and smell for observation and safety purposes

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