Geotechnical Project Engineer

MC Squared, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA option

Dental & Vision plans

401(k) with company contrib.

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Professional development & certs

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

MC Squared, LLC is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Project Engineer to lead field investigations, analysis, and reporting for transportation and water/wastewater projects.

You will plan and execute projects from proposal through construction, coordinate with clients and regulators, and mentor junior staff while ensuring quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• M.S. in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering.
• Active GA PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 5+ years of Geotechnical experience.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Independent problem-solver with excellent organizational skills.
• Professional work with colleagues, other departments and clients.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee geotechnical field investigations (auger and SPT drilling, rock coring, sampling, CPT, test pits, etc.).
• Plan, manage and execute geotechnical projects from proposal through construction.
• Prepare detailed geotechnical reports, calculations, and construction recommendations.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, structural engineers, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide construction-phase services including site visits and foundation observations.
• Review and seal engineering documents (if licensed).
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent thinker

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

M.S. in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

APile

LPile

GROUP

SHAFT

GeoStudio

Slide

GRLWEAP

Job description

We are growing and need an experienced Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our team.

Summary Of Responsibilities

Responsible for planning, managing and executing geotechnical engineering projects from proposal through construction. This role involves subsurface investigations, foundation design, slope stability analysis, earthwork recommendation and client coordination. Working with Project Managers, the engineer ensures technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and delivery within budget and schedule. Our largest markets currently are transportation and water/wastewater and we are expanding operations.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and oversee geotechnical field investigations (auger and SPT drilling, rock coring, sampling, CPT, test pits, etc.).

Perform Engineering Analyses Including

• Shallow and deep foundation design
• Axial and lateral capacity of deep foundations
• Drivability of driven piles
• Bearing resistance of shallow foundations
• Settlement calculations
• Slope stability
• Retaining wall design
• Ground improvement
• Pavement design
• Earthwork and compaction specifications

Interpret laboratory and field test results.

Prepare detailed geotechnical reports, calculations, and construction recommendations.

Manager project budgets, schedules, and deliverables.

Coordinate with clients, contractors, structural engineers, and regulatory agencies.

Provide construction-phase services including site visits, foundation observations, and field issue resolution.

Review and seal engineering documents (if licensed).

Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Minimum Requirements

• M.S. in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering
• Active PE license in GA, or ability to obtain a GA PE license within 6 months
• 5+ years of Geotechnical experience
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Independent problem-solver with excellent organizational skills
• Professionally work with colleagues, other departments and clients
• Solid work ethics
• Safety & Quality mindset

Preferred Requirements

• Heavy civil infrastructure portfolio (geotechnical engineering applied to transportation and water/wastewater markets). Pavement and Seismic geotechnical engineering are desired.
• Moderate to advanced knowledge on how to utilize software such as APile, LPile, GROUP, SHAFT, GeoStudio or Slide, and GRLWEAP

Benefits

• Choice of Two Medical Plans – 100% Employee Coverage
• HSA medical option – with Company contribution
• Affordable Dental & Vision Plans – Keep that winning smile sharp
• 401(k) with 3% Company Contribution – Future you says thanks
• Short & Long-Term Disability (Company Paid) – Because life happens
• Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Plan- Pairs nicely with an HSA
• $100,000 Life Insurance (Company Paid) – Your family’s safety net
• Professional Development & Certifications – Always be leveling up
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays – Rest hard, play hard

About Us

MC Squared is a professional consulting engineering firm specializing in the fields of Geotechnical Engineering, Geo-Environmental, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, and Pavement Design and Management with offices in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Our clients include DOTs, municipalities, state agencies, and large multi-national engineering firms. We are retained to provide innovative solutions to complex subsurface issues to support the design of heavy civil infrastructure projects in Transportation, Water/Wastewater, Tunneling, Dams, and Aviation sectors, as well as provide cost-effective solutions for structures, commercial developments, and educational institutions.