Project Geotechnical Engineer

LVI Associates

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

7 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Profit sharing

Company-paid medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work arrangements

Generous PTO

Job summary

LVI Associates, an internationally recognized engineering and environmental consultancy, seeks a Geotechnical Project Manager to lead investigations, analyses, and design for landmark land development, infrastructure, and energy projects across the United States.

Ideal candidate has 6+ years of geotechnical consulting, PE license, and strong leadership, client management, and reporting skills. Expect ownership of projects, mentoring junior staff, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering is required.
Licensed PE is required.
Master's degree with geotechnical emphasis is preferred.
6+ years of geotechnical consulting experience.
Experience with geotechnical investigations and construction observation.

Responsibilities

Lead geotechnical projects from proposal through construction.
Perform geotechnical analyses and design for various project types.
Design and evaluate deep foundations, earth retention, excavation support.
Oversee field investigations and construction observation.
Prepare and review technical reports, specs, proposals, and docs.
Manage budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
Coordinate with clients, contractors, regulators, and teams.
Mentor junior engineers and support technical development.
Identify opportunities to expand services and strengthen client relationships.
Maintain high standards of technical quality and project execution.

Skills

Geotechnical Project Management

Deep Foundations

Earth Retention Systems

Project Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Mentoring

Budgets & Schedules

Technical Reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

PE license

Master's Degree in Geotechnical (preferred)

Job description

This internationally recognized engineering and environmental consultancy delivers some of the most complex land development, infrastructure, institutional, healthcare, energy, and construction projects across the United States.

With a collaborative multi-office platform and a strong reputation for technical excellence, the firm provides engineers with access to challenging projects, multidisciplinary expertise, industry-leading mentorship, and clear opportunities for career advancement. The organization is known for empowering engineers to take ownership of projects, build lasting client relationships, and contribute directly to the continued growth of the business.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Geotechnical Project Manager

About the Company

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Work on Landmark Projects across commercial development, healthcare, higher education, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
Take Ownership Earlier with meaningful responsibility for clients, projects, and technical delivery.
Accelerate Your Career through direct exposure to senior leadership, performance-based advancement, and a progression model driven by individual contribution rather than years of experience.
Expand Your Technical Expertise across foundations, excavation support, underpinning, ground improvement, and complex geotechnical design.
Build Client Relationships and develop the commercial skills needed for long-term leadership success.
Grow Beyond Pure Design by contributing to project strategy, team leadership, and business development.
Benefit from an Industry-Leading Mentorship Program designed to accelerate both technical and leadership development, helping engineers become more marketable, well-rounded, and in demand throughout their careers.
Join a Firm That Invests in Engineers through mentoring, training, flexibility, professional development, company-wide profit sharing, and clear pathways to advancement.

Position Overview

This opportunity is ideal for a Geotechnical Engineer who is ready to take the next step toward senior project leadership.

You will play a highly visible role managing geotechnical projects, leading investigations, performing engineering analysis, coordinating with clients, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting the successful delivery of technically challenging projects.

The position combines hands‑on engineering, project management, client interaction, and leadership development, creating an exceptional platform for long‑term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead geotechnical projects from proposal through construction.
Perform geotechnical analyses and engineering design for a variety of project types.
Design and evaluate deep foundation systems, underpinning solutions, and excavation support systems.
Oversee field investigations, subsurface exploration programs, and construction observation activities.
Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, recommendations, proposals, and construction documents.
Manage project budgets, schedules, financial performance, and resource allocation.
Coordinate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Mentor junior engineers and support technical development across the team.
Identify opportunities to expand services and strengthen existing client relationships.
Maintain the highest standards of technical quality and project execution.

What Makes This Role Different?

Many geotechnical positions focus primarily on technical execution.

This role offers the opportunity to develop the broader skills required for future leadership positions, including:

Client management.
Project financial ownership.
Business development exposure.
Team leadership and mentorship.
Strategic project planning.
Cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Access to an industry-leading mentorship and development program focused on accelerating technical expertise, leadership capability, and long-term career growth.

For engineers with ambitions of becoming a Senior Project Manager, Group Leader, Associate Principal, or Practice Leader, this role provides the platform, visibility, mentorship, and performance-driven advancement opportunities needed to accelerate that progression.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
PE license required.
Master's Degree with Geotechnical emphasis preferred.
6+ years of geotechnical consulting experience.
Experience with geotechnical investigations and construction observation.
Strong understanding of deep foundations, earth retention, excavation support, and ground improvement.
Experience managing projects, schedules, budgets, and client communications.
Strong technical writing and report preparation skills.
Proven ability to mentor and support junior staff.
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Desired Skills & Experience

Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical Project Management
Deep Foundations
Excavation Support Systems
Underpinning Design
Ground Improvement
Earth Retention Systems
Construction Observation
Geotechnical Investigations
Foundation Design
Proposal Development
Client Relationship Management
Budget & Schedule Management
Technical Report Writing
Team Leadership & Mentoring
Business Development

Ideal Background

We would particularly like to speak with engineers who have experience in:

Commercial Development
Healthcare Projects
Higher Education Facilities
Infrastructure & Transportation
Energy Projects
Large Site Development
Complex Urban Construction
Deep Foundation & Excavation Support Projects

Who This Role Appeals To

This opportunity is ideal for a geotechnical engineer who:

Wants more project ownership.
Wants greater client exposure.
Enjoys solving complex technical challenges.
Is interested in mentoring and leadership responsibilities.
Wants to develop business development skills.
Sees their long‑term future in senior project or practice leadership.
Wants career progression based on performance, impact, and leadership potential rather than tenure alone.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation package.
Quarterly performance-based bonus opportunities.
Annual performance-based bonus opportunities.
Company-wide profit‑sharing program.
Company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) with company match.
Professional license bonuses.
Tuition and educational reimbursement.
Flexible work arrangements.
Generous paid time off.
Life and disability insurance.
Industry-leading mentorship and leadership development program.
Extensive technical and professional training.
Career progression based on individual performance, impact, and leadership potential rather than years of experience.
Long-term career advancement opportunities within a nationally recognized organization.

Desired Skills and Experience

PE-licensed Geotechnical Engineer.
Experience leading geotechnical projects from investigation through construction.
Strong background in deep foundations, earth retention, underpinning, and excavation support.
Client-facing experience with project management and business development.
Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and project delivery.
Experience mentoring junior engineers and reviewing technical work.
Strong geotechnical reporting, proposal writing, and technical communication skills.
Looking for greater project ownership, technical complexity, and career progression.