Geotechnical Design Engineer

LVI Associates; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Direct exposure to construction

Strong project pipeline

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to join its Maryland-based design team, working on geotechnical and foundation projects across transportation, commercial, industrial, energy, and infrastructure markets.

The candidate will own designs from concept through construction, lead deep foundation and ground improvement work, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with project teams and construction operations.

Qualifications

• PE license required.
• 5+ years in geotechnical, foundation, structural, or construction engineering.
• Experience designing deep foundations, retaining structures, shoring, or ground improvement systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of deep foundation, earth retention, and ground improvement systems.
• Prepare and review calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Develop solutions with drilled shafts, micropiles, anchors, soil nails, and shoring techniques.
• Review geotechnical data and subsurface conditions for design recommendations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with construction and project teams to ensure practical, cost-effective designs.
• Support client meetings, proposals, and value engineering.

Skills

Project leadership

Team mentoring

Engineering analysis

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

A leading geotechnical and specialty foundations contractor is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to join its Maryland-based design team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex foundation, earth retention, and ground improvement projects across transportation, commercial, industrial, energy, and infrastructure markets.

The successful candidate will take ownership of designs from concept through construction, working closely with project teams to develop innovative, cost-effective, and buildable geotechnical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of deep foundation, earth retention, and ground improvement systems
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, reports, drawings, and technical specifications
• Develop solutions involving drilled shafts, micropiles, anchors, soil nails, shoring, and ground improvement techniques
• Review geotechnical data and evaluate subsurface conditions for design recommendations
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
• Collaborate with construction and project management teams to ensure practical, cost-effective designs
• Support client meetings, proposal development, and value engineering initiatives
• Provide engineering support during project execution and construction

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• Active PE license required
• 5+ years of experience in geotechnical, foundation, structural, or construction engineering
• Experience designing deep foundations, retaining structures, shoring, or ground improvement systems
• Strong understanding of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering principles
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and technical report writing skills

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on some of the region's most challenging geotechnical and infrastructure projects
• Clear progression into senior technical or project leadership positions
• Competitive salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits package
• Collaborative environment with direct exposure to construction operations
• Strong pipeline of transportation, commercial, and heavy civil projects

If you're a licensed geotechnical or civil engineer looking to combine technical design with real-world construction delivery, this is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading specialty contractor.