Remote Lead Geotechnical Engineer for Global Infra

Placements24

United States

Remote

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work
Performance-based bonuses
International project exposure
Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Geotechnical Engineer to drive remote operations, overseeing complex investigations and analyses for infrastructure projects worldwide. You will lead a distributed team, guiding soil and rock mechanics applications, foundation design, and risk mitigation in a remote-first setting.

This role emphasizes strong leadership, advanced analytical capabilities, and clear communication with technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

  • Requires MS or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent is highly desirable.
  • Minimum 10 years in geotechnical engineering with lead/senior experience.
  • Experience with advanced geotechnical analysis and numerical modeling.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage geotechnical investigations from site characterization to lab testing.
  • Oversee analysis including foundation design, slope stability, settlement, and seismic hazard.
  • Develop and review geotechnical reports with actionable recommendations.
  • Manage client relationships and project communication.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis
Numerical modeling
Remote team leadership
Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering
PhD in Geotechnical Engineering
PE registration (US or international)

Tools

PLAXIS
GEO5
FLAC

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Geotechnical Engineer to drive remote operations, overseeing complex investigations and analyses for infrastructure projects worldwide. You will lead a distributed team, guiding soil and rock mechanics applications, foundation design, and risk mitigation in a remote-first setting.

This role emphasizes strong leadership, advanced analytical capabilities, and clear communication with technical and non-technical audiences.

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