Geotechnical Lead Engineer — ESOP & Career Growth

LVI Associates; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

LVI Associates in Louisville, KY seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead technical projects and mentor engineers. The role focuses on subsurface investigations, analysis, and practical recommendations for complex soil conditions, while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and maintaining client relationships.

The position emphasizes ownership, technical leadership, and contributions to the geotechnical practice across the region. PE licensure or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required or ability to obtain.
• Minimum 8 years of experience within the A/E/C industry.
• Strong project management and client relationship experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in geotechnical investigations, analyses, and design.
• Experience preparing technical reports and engineering recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD.
• Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical projects from planning and investigation through analysis, reporting, and construction support.
• Perform advanced geotechnical evaluations including foundation design, settlement analyses, slope stability assessments, and earth retention systems.
• Develop practical recommendations for challenging subsurface and ground improvement conditions.
• Prepare and review high-quality technical reports, proposals, and engineering deliverables.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, quality control, and risk management initiatives.
• Support business development efforts and help strengthen long-term client relationships.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff while fostering professional growth within the team.
• Provide leadership during field investigations, drilling operations, and construction-phase services.
• Promote a culture of safety, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership & mentoring

Communication skills

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

PE License

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

LVI Associates in Louisville, KY seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead technical projects and mentor engineers. The role focuses on subsurface investigations, analysis, and practical recommendations for complex soil conditions, while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and maintaining client relationships.

The position emphasizes ownership, technical leadership, and contributions to the geotechnical practice across the region. PE licensure or eligibility is required.