Geotechnical Project Engineer

LVI Associates; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership opportunities

Competitive compensation

Diverse project portfolio

Strong team culture

Long-term career growth potential

Flexible and supportive work env

Job summary

LVI Associates in Portland, OR is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Project Engineer who enjoys a diverse mix of projects and meaningful work across the Pacific Northwest. This employee-owned firm offers ownership opportunities and a collaborative environment.

You’ll lead project delivery, build client relationships, and apply technical geotechnical expertise to landslide mitigation, transportation, and development initiatives, with mentorship from a strong team of engineers and geologists.

Qualifications

• PE license required.
• 5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Strong technical and project management skills.
• Experience working directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Interest in a wide range of geotechnical and environmental projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery from scoping to completion with accountability for quality and schedule.
• Manage client relationships and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Apply geotechnical expertise across landslide assessment, transportation, and site characterization.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Client communication

Team collaboration

Landslide assessment

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Geotechnical Project Engineer
Portland, OR | $135,000 - $165,000 + Employee Ownership

We're partnered with a well-established, employee-owned geotechnical engineering firm in Portland that is continuing to grow and invest in its technical team. The firm is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Project Engineer who enjoys working on a diverse mix of projects and wants the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work across the Pacific Northwest.

This role offers exposure to a wide variety of geotechnical, environmental, and earth science challenges, including landslide assessment and mitigation, transportation infrastructure, commercial development, residential projects, and site characterization efforts. You'll work alongside a collaborative team of engineers and geologists while taking ownership of project delivery, client relationships, and technical work.

What we're looking for:

• PE license required
• 5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience
• Strong technical and project management skills
• Experience working directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams
• Interest in a wide range of geotechnical and environmental projects

What you'll get:

• Competitive compensation of $135,000-$165,000 depending on experience
• Employee ownership opportunities
• Diverse and technically challenging project portfolio
• Strong team culture and long-term career growth potential
• Flexible and supportive work environment