Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Kevin Edward; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international geotechnical contractor is seeking an experienced Geo-Structural Design Engineer to join its engineering team in Miami, Florida. This role involves designing and executing geotechnical and geo-structural projects. Candidates should have 7–10+ years of experience, a preferred Master's in Civil Engineering, and strong skills in Excel and AutoCAD. A PE license or the ability to obtain it within a year is required. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on complex infrastructure projects across North America.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in geotechnical and/or geo-structural engineering.
• Strong experience in excavation support system design preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure within one year.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design calculations and construction drawings.
• Support estimating and proposal development with technical input.
• Collaborate closely with construction teams to ensure practical, buildable solutions.
• Contribute to best-value engineering approaches across multiple specialty techniques.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Experience with geotechnical software

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Area: Deep Foundations/Earth Retention/Ground Improvement

Location: Miami, Florida

Our client is a leading international geotechnical design-build contractor is seeking an experienced Geo-Structural Design Engineer to join its growing engineering team in Miami, Florida.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of advanced engineering design and hands‑on construction, delivering innovative, cost‑effective solutions on complex infrastructure projects across North America.

The Role

As part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the design and execution of challenging geotechnical and geo-structural projects, supporting both engineering and construction teams.

Typical project scopes include:

• Deep foundation systems
• Earth retention and excavation support systems
• Ground improvement solutions

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare design calculations and construction drawings
• Support estimating and proposal development with technical input
• Collaborate closely with construction teams to ensure practical, buildable solutions
• Contribute to best-value engineering approaches across multiple specialty techniques

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering considered

Experience

• 7–10+ years of experience in geotechnical and/or geo-structural engineering
• Strong experience in excavation support system design preferred
• Structural engineering background is an advantage but not required

Licensure

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure within one year

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Experience with geotechnical software such as: