Geotechnical Project Manager

Weston&Sampson, Inc.; Waterbury (VT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Geotechnical Project Manager for our Waterbury, VT office. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of geotechnical experience, including slope stability, settlement, and soil/structure interaction, with a strong background in report preparation and recommendations.

Field experience in subsurface investigations and earthwork is required, with dams experience preferred. Responsibilities include managing proposals, technical reports, specifications, and drawings, with

Qualifications

• MS with concentration in Geotechnical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 8 years of diverse and proven geotechnical experience.
• PE certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project management; preparation of proposals, complex technical reports, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Some travel will be required to client meetings and project sites.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

MS in Geotechnical Engineering

PE certification

Tools

CAD

Job description

Weston & Sampson has an immediate opening for a Geotechnical Project Manager with 8+ years of experience in our Waterbury, VT office. The candidate must have comprehensive experience with geotechnical analyses including slope stability, settlement, and soil/structure interaction, development of appropriate foundation and site-related geotechnical recommendations, and report preparation. Field experience associated with subsurface investigations and earthwork construction is required. Experience with dams preferred.

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for project management; preparation of proposals, complex technical reports, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Some travel will be required to client meetings and project sites.

What you’ll bring:

• MS with concentration in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of diverse and proven geotechnical experience.
• Experience with CAD, dam safety engineering, seepage analyses, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling related to dams is a plus
• Familiar with geotechnical aspects of Building Codes and Design Manuals.
• Strong construction experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and decision‑making skills.
• Must be motivated, responsible, and able to work independently.
• PE certification is required.

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Overview

Weston & Sampson is an 100% employee‑owned, full‑service environmental and infrastructure consulting firm made up of more than 1000 professionals, who work together to develop innovative, cost‑effective solutions for our clients. Since our founding in 1899, Weston & Sampson’s mission has been to protect, improve, and sustain the natural and built environment to enhance the quality of life. As we grow, we are seeking dedicated technical and professional individuals who want to collaborate on meaningful projects with a team that respects and values their ideas. Weston & Sampson offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, industry‑leading benefits, and exciting career growth opportunities—all in a supportive and dynamic corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and recognizes people for their contributions.

Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio‑economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve. Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.