Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Metric Geo; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo, in partnership with a national leading engineering firm, is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer in Denver, CO. This senior role offers hybrid flexibility and a path to expanded leadership within a top-tier design practice.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of geotechnical experience, a PE license, and a BS in Civil Engineering. You will lead complex subsurface investigations and design tasks across a broad project portfolio.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Education

BSc Civil Engineering

Job description

Metric Geo are currently partnered with a national leading engineering firm. Our client have over 60 years of industry experience, with 2,500+ employees across more than 50 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.

They have just ranked in the ENR Top 50 Design Firm and Forbes' Best Employers for Engineers lists for 2026.

We are actively looking to hire a Principal Geotechnical Engineer in Denver CO.

This is an opportunity suited to someone who is looking for a step up in responsibility and interested in working for one of the best engineering firms in the United States.

Job Title:

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Work Structure:

Full-time, hybrid flexibility

Experience Required:

8+ years geotechnical engineering experience, PE license, BSc Civil Engineering