Geotechnical Project Engineer - Lead Projects & Mentorship

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401K

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Job summary

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC in Florida seeks a Geotechnical Project Engineer based in Panama City Beach or Pensacola. You will lead geotechnical projects, supervise inspections and testing, review reports, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients to define scope, budget, and schedules.

The ideal candidate holds an ABET‑accredited Civil Engineering degree, is an EIT, has 5–10 years of geotechnical experience, and ideally a PE license or the ability to obtain it within a year.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree required.
• EIT certification required.
• 5–10 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• PE license preferred or obtainable within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical projects from inception to completion.
• Supervise special inspections and construction materials testing.
• Review technical reports to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and staff.
• Collaborate with PMs and clients on scope, budgets and schedules.
• Ensure all projects comply with regulations.
• Support business development and client presentations.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Mentorship

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Job description

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC in Florida seeks a Geotechnical Project Engineer based in Panama City Beach or Pensacola. You will lead geotechnical projects, supervise inspections and testing, review reports, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients to define scope, budget, and schedules.

The ideal candidate holds an ABET‑accredited Civil Engineering degree, is an EIT, has 5–10 years of geotechnical experience, and ideally a PE license or the ability to obtain it within a year.