Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead complex geotechnical and environmental projects. You will oversee design, analysis, and reporting for landfills, mines, dams, and water containment systems, while driving business development and maintaining client relationships.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years of consulting experience, and an entrepreneurial mindset to expand Geosyntec's market presence in the geoenvironmental practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
• Professional licensure (PE) is required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of directly relevant consulting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design and analyses for sites such as landfills, mines, dams.
• Mentor staff, manage projects, and develop client relationships.
• Prepare proposals, reports, calculations, drawings, and permit applications.

Skills

Geotechnical software

Numerical modeling

Multi-project leadership

Client travel

HAZWOPER training

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Professional PE license

Job description

Primary Location: US-NC-Charlotte

ID: 2026-4839

Category: Geotechnical

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote: No

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer in our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice in the Charlotte, NC office. This position is well-suited for a talented, highly experienced individual who is interested in being a leader and contributing to innovative and challenging projects involving landfills, mines, dams and levees, and other water and waste containment systems. You must have an entrepreneurial attitude, and enthusiasm for supporting business development and technical efforts to expand Geosyntec's market share.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec's culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you'd work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and development, and mentoring tasks. Some of the key responsibilities may include:

• Civil design, landfill design, vapor mitigation design, and site layout.
• Geotechnical engineering analyses such as slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, seismic, and seepage.
• Geotechnical and environmental site characterization.
• Development and management of instrumentation monitoring systems.
• Project/task management and proposal preparation support.
• Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications.
• Fieldwork associated with design and construction services.
• Managing multiple projects within the scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensuring quality standards on project deliverables.
• Managing the overall delivery of projects including, project planning and controls, financial management, change management, risk management, and contract/subcontract management.
• Effectively stewarding and building client relationships to repeat business.
• Developing business opportunities with new and existing clients and preparing associated proposals.
• Drive personal, company, or rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field. (required)
• Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., PE). (required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 10 years of directly relevant experience in a consulting environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Knowledge of relevant geotechnical engineering software. (required)
• Knowledge of numerical modeling tools. (preferred)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Fieldwork and overnight travel may be required.
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)