Geotechincal Project Manager (PE)

Jobot; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot—a renowned northeastern engineering firm—seeks a geotechnical engineering leader in Delaware with 6+ years of consulting experience. You will manage teams on infrastructure projects, mentor staff, and help expand client relationships while delivering high-quality geotechnical solutions.

Ideal candidates hold a PE and have strong background in DOT/public-sector projects, soil borings, and subsurface investigations, contributing to growth in transportation and development markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain imminently.
• 6+ years of geotechnical engineering consulting experience.
• Experience supporting transportation, marine, federal, or infrastructure projects.
• Background with subsurface investigations, soil borings, remediation, testing, and inspection services.
• Familiarity with DOT standards and public-sector project delivery processes.
• Experience managing projects, mentoring junior staff, and leading technical teams.
• Existing relationships within the Delaware market and experience with state or government projects strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams on geotechnical projects and soil investigations.
• Mentor junior staff and support professional development.
• Drive business development and strengthen client partnerships in the Delaware region.
• Support transportation, marine, and public-sector project delivery.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Mentoring staff

Business development

DOT standards familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Come join a well known firm that has a stellar reputation in the north east for large scale projects and varied engineering projects. Great benefits, career growth, and mentorship!

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm providing infrastructure, environmental, and geotechnical services to public and private sector clients. This company supports complex projects across transportation, marine, utility, environmental, and land development markets with a strong emphasis on technical excellence and client service. With an established presence throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, this company partners closely with municipalities, state agencies, and federal clients to deliver impactful engineering solutions.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to join a growing geotechnical practice with exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-profile infrastructure and development projects. This company is seeking a relationship-driven professional who can combine technical expertise with leadership and business development capabilities to help expand the regional geotechnical group. The role offers involvement in transportation, marine, and public-sector projects while providing opportunities to mentor staff, strengthen client partnerships, and contribute to long-term strategic growth.

Job Details

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field


• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain imminently


• 6+ years of geotechnical engineering consulting experience


• Experience supporting transportation, marine, federal, or infrastructure projects


• Background with subsurface investigations, soil borings, remediation, testing, and inspection services


• Familiarity with DOT standards and public-sector project delivery processes


• Experience managing projects, mentoring junior staff, and leading technical teams


• Existing relationships within the Delaware market and experience with state or government projects strongly preferred

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.