SENIOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

Compensation: $135,000–$155,000

POSITION SUMMARY

We are hiring a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide specialized engineering expertise for complex federal facilities design and construction projects.

This role is well suited for an experienced Geotechnical PE who can independently evaluate challenging soil, foundation, pavement, and site conditions while collaborating with multidisciplinary design and construction teams. You’ll contribute throughout the project lifecycle, from early scoping and design through construction, field evaluation, and resolution of unforeseen conditions.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide independent, timely, and professional geotechnical engineering support for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of Navy, Marine Corps, and other supported federal facilities.
• Support minor works projects, specific projects, special projects, military construction (MILCON), demolition, maintenance, space utilization, and facilities development.
• Coordinate activities involving geotechnical and pavement engineering in accordance with applicable Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).
• Participate in project conferences and collaborate with engineering and architectural disciplines to ensure designs are coordinated with project requirements.
• Support the design of in-house projects and development of Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for complex projects.
• Review specifications, drawings, cost information, designs, and RFPs prepared by consultant Architects-Engineers (AEs).
• Support the development of final working drawings using current AutoCAD technology.
• Monitor construction to verify that geotechnical aspects of projects comply with contract plans and specifications.
• Review contractor submittals, including shop drawings, material samples, and other design-related documentation.
• Work with construction contractors and designers to resolve field problems and latent conditions that arise during construction.
• Recommend appropriate corrective and preventative measures.
• Help ensure changes involving cost, quantity, scope, schedule, design, or other contract terms and conditions are properly coordinated or approved.
• Apply engineering judgment across projects involving varied construction methods, geotechnical criteria, seismic activity, climatic conditions, code requirements, cost estimating, and complex coordination requirements.
• Analyze geotechnical data and apply professional experience to evaluate and predict foundation shear strength and settlement potential for encountered materials.
• Determine appropriate soil testing parameters for structural foundation design.
• Conduct field visits to project sites for scoping, design, and construction evaluations.
• Inspect existing soil and foundation conditions to identify potential problems and recommend corrective measures.
• Interface with customers and other stakeholders to provide technical consultation and gather information needed for project scoping, design, failure analysis, and development of remedial measures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Citizenship. This is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a NACI/CAC. This is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Geotechnical Engineering OR Civil/Structural Engineering with an emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering. This is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional geotechnical engineering experience involving code-compliant facilities design for new construction, including renovation design experience. This is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to independently manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Knowledge and experience applicable to geotechnical investigations, soil and foundation conditions, settlement analysis, foundation design, and construction support.
• Ability to work effectively with contractors, designers, architects, engineers, customers, and other project stakeholders.

EDUCATION

• Completion of an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited course of study in Civil/Structural Engineering with an emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering from a college or university, resulting in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, is required.
• The degree must be supplemented by considerable hands-on facilities geotechnical design experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this position, you’ll need the ability to:

• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, and navigate uneven terrain commonly found at construction sites for extended periods.
• Regularly lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work in both indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to the elements.
• Work in confined spaces and under varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, rain, wind, dust, and noise.
• Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, fall protection safety vests, and high-visibility reflective safety vests.
• Maintain sufficient visual and auditory acuity to safely perform work, including reading instruments, recognizing hazards, and communicating on active construction sites.
• Drive company or personal vehicles to and from field locations, potentially multiple times per day.
• Work variable shifts when required by project needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position also requires the ability to:

• Stand, walk, climb, kneel, and crouch and remain stationary/seated for at least 60% of the time.
• Operate standard office equipment, including computers, copy machines, and phones.
• Use hands to handle or control objects and reach with hands and arms.
• Lift up to 10 pounds.
• See details of objects located less than a few feet away.
• Understand spoken communication, communicate clearly, and talk or hear both in person and by telephone.

COMPENSATION

Compensation range: $135,000–$155,000

This range represents the good-faith compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Individual compensation is determined based on factors including job responsibilities, relevant experience, education, certifications, technical skills, security clearance status, geographic location, market conditions, internal equity, and contract-specific requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This description is intended to communicate the general nature and level of work associated with the position and is not an exhaustive list of every responsibility, duty, or required skill.

Employees may be asked to perform additional job-related responsibilities in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. The stated requirements represent the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the position proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.

Join us in applying your geotechnical expertise to challenging federal facilities projects where sound engineering decisions directly support safe, resilient, and successful construction.