Project Geotechnical Engineer

Geo Engineers Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Short/Long-term disability

Life insurance

Wellbeing programs

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

GeoEngineers in Seattle, WA seeks a Project Geotechnical Engineer to lead transportation geotechnical projects. You will manage field explorations, perform analyses, and prepare technical reports while guiding junior staff.

The role combines project management duties with technical leadership, budgeting, and client communication. A PE license and 4+ years of experience are required; a Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree with Geotechnical Engineering focus strongly preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• PE license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead field exploration programs in accordance with AASHTO and local requirements.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee work of engineers and field technicians.
• Complete engineering analyses and calculations.
• Lead generation of technical reports and contribute to large reports and figures.
• Lead project management tasks including meetings, budgets, scheduling, staffing, deliverables, and proposal development.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Budgeting

Client communications

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Location: Seattle, WA | Type: Full Time | Department: Geotechnical

As a Project Geotechnical Engineer, you will play a key role in managing some of the most exciting and technically challenging transportation projects in the Western United States! Our geotechnical team works on a variety of transportation, energy, development, and natural resources projects. We are looking to grow our already strong team with the addition of another Geotechnical Engineering Project Manager. As part of our geotechnical team, your responsibilities will include for performing complex engineering analyses and preparing technical reports, overseeing field explorations and construction observation, conducting technical briefings with field staff. As a project manager, you will be responsible for completing project management tasks including budgeting, client communications, coordinating internal meetings, mentoring and overseeing the work of junior engineers and field technicians.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead or coordinate the development and implementation of field exploration programs in accordance with AASHTO and local jurisdiction requirements.
• Assist with training and mentoring junior staff.
• Complete engineering analyses and calculations.
• Lead the generation of technical reports including completion of routine reports, figures, tables, etc.; Assist senior staff in completing portions of large, complex reports, figures, tables, etc.
• Lead project management tasks such as attending project meetings, budget and schedule planning, staffing and task assignments, deliverable preparation, and proposal development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree with a Geotechnical Engineering focus strongly preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant experience is required.
• At least two years of project management experience.
• PE license required.
• Ability to consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Professional‑level verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• All candidates are subject to completing a background check, and reference check.
• All candidates are required to participate in our medical surveillance program.
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities and do heavy work including exerting up to 50 pounds of force on occasion.
• Ability to perform consistent work on a PC with prolonged sitting and view of a monitor/screen.
• Ability to travel for short‑term and long‑term assignments as needed.
• All employees are responsible for conducting their work in a safe manner. This includes identifying potential safety hazards and reporting them to the designated project manager in a timely manner and participating in project safety briefings. This also includes wearing appropriate safety equipment when working in the field and completing all required health & safety training prior to beginning fieldwork.

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position, located in Seattle, WA is $103,000 – $146,000 annually. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of individual factors, including education and experience, as well as internal equity. GeoEngineers’ salary ranges are reviewed and updated each year and employees are eligible for pay increases based on individual performance. As part of our competitive total rewards package, employees in this role may also be eligible for our annual year‑end bonus offering, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At GeoEngineers, investing in our people is a top priority. In addition to competitive and equitable pay, we are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including healthcare (with travel benefit for care not locally available), 401(k) with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation and sick time and paid holidays, among others. View our full listing of benefits here .

Our Commitment to Belonging at GeoEngineers

When people feel they can bring their whole selves to work, that they have a voice and are supported and respected, it creates trust and a feeling of belonging— employees then flourish, grow their careers, and do the best work of their lives. A culture of belonging allows our employees to thrive and our company to prosper. This is a journey, and we are committed to doing the work, learning and evolving as we go.

GeoEngineers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

GeoEngineers is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone]. We will then make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.

We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for openings on our team. We would love for you to join us!