Lead Geotechnical Engineer

Jobot; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a technical leader to steer complex geotechnical engineering projects across the Mid-Atlantic. You will oversee investigations through design and construction support, mentor junior engineers, and help grow an established office footprint with diverse clients and projects.

As a seller-doer, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on transportation, marine, federal, and infrastructure work, shaping geotechnical capabilities and delivering lasting regional impact while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required
• PE license or ability to obtain licensure preferred
• Experience leading geotechnical projects from investigation through design and construction support
• Experience preparing geotechnical reports and recommendations for foundations and site development
• Strong communication, leadership, and client-relations skills

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical engineering projects across the Mid-Atlantic region
• Mentor junior engineers and grow the geotechnical team
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on transportation, infrastructure, and federal projects
• Manage investigations, data interpretation, and reporting for complex sites
• Develop new business opportunities and strengthen client relationships

Skills

Geotechnical project leadership

Mentoring junior engineers

Client relationship development

Technical leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

PE license or ability to obtain licensure

Job description

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Job details

Lead complex geotechnical engineering projects across the Mid-Atlantic while helping grow a respected consulting practice known for solving challenging infrastructure and site development projects.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Alex Dickinson

Salary: $120,000 - $175,000 per year

A bit about us

This a seller - doer role. You will have a large impact in growing the existing office footprint with various projects and clientele. They already have an established presence with other engineers locally to collaborate with. This is not a from scratch build.

This company is an established multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm delivering innovative solutions across transportation, infrastructure, land development, environmental, and public-sector projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic. With a collaborative culture and a diverse portfolio of complex engineering assignments, this company provides geotechnical expertise on projects ranging from highways and bridges to marine facilities, federal installations, commercial developments, and critical infrastructure. As project demand continues to grow, the firm is seeking a technical leader who can help expand its geotechnical capabilities while mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Why join us

• Lead technically challenging geotechnical projects across transportation, marine, federal, and infrastructure markets
• Work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams on projects that have lasting regional impact
• Help shape and grow an expanding geotechnical practice with opportunities for leadership and business development
• Enjoy the resources of an established engineering firm while maintaining visibility and influence on project direction
• Build a long-term career with opportunities for advancement into senior technical and operational leadership

Job Details

• Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure in the immediate future
• Experience managing geotechnical engineering projects from investigation through design and construction support
• Background performing and interpreting subsurface investigations, borings, laboratory testing, and geotechnical analyses
• Experience preparing geotechnical reports and recommendations for foundations, retaining structures, earthwork, and site development
• Experience supporting transportation, marine, federal, commercial, or public infrastructure projects
• Ability to mentor junior engineers while developing strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities
• Strong communication, technical leadership, and project management skills

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