Senior Geotechnical Engineer

About the Role

We are hiring an experienced and motivated Senior Geotechnical Engineer for our Client in Tallahassee, FL. This is an excellent opportunity for a geotechnical engineer, geologist, or soils lab technician with strong technical expertise and leadership skills to manage a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and government projects. You will be involved in everything from subsurface exploration and lab testing to advanced foundation and slope stability analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior engineering and field staff
• Manage multiple geotechnical projects from proposal to completion
• Prepare technical proposals, review contracts, and track project budgets
• Conduct subsurface investigations and perform field and laboratory soil testing
• Perform engineering analyses including:
• Soil classification and laboratory interpretation
• Shallow and deep foundation design
• Retaining wall analysis and design
• Slope stability and settlement analysis
• Oversee the preparation and review of geotechnical reports, including:
• Foundation analysis reports
• Earth retaining structure reports
• Laboratory test result summaries
• Supervise subcontractors on fieldwork and testing programs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geotechnical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering (or closely related field)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Geotechnical Consulting industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, report-writing, and project coordination skills
• Holds or is working toward a Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license
• Experience with field and lab equipment and interpreting soils data
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Schedule

• Standard 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday
• In-person position based in Tallahassee, FL 32303
• Must be able to reliably commute or relocate prior to starting

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: Based on Exp.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with company matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays