Senior Geotechnical and CMT Engineer

Atlas; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas seeks a Geotechnical Engineer to join its Alabama team, leading investigations, analyses, and design for critical infrastructure. You will collaborate with clients, project teams, and regulators to deliver practical, high‑quality solutions with a strong focus on safety and technical excellence.

The role offers project management, mentoring of junior staff, and opportunities to contribute to business growth within a well‑established geotechnical practice across Alabama.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Alabama.
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles and soils.
• Ability to travel throughout Alabama.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical projects, resources, and staff with technical leadership.
• Lead investigations, analyses, and design for infrastructure and buildings.
• Direct subsurface explorations and data evaluation.
• Oversee foundation design, earthwork, slope stability, and seepage assessments.
• Provide geotechnical oversight during construction activities.
• Mentor junior staff and support business development.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators, and project teams.
• Travel across Alabama to support projects.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Geotechnical field investigations

Construction supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing Alabama team. In this role, you will lead geotechnical investigations, engineering analyses, and design efforts that support critical infrastructure, development, and construction projects across the region. You will collaborate with clients, project teams, and regulatory stakeholders to deliver practical, high-quality solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and technical excellence. This position offers the opportunity to manage projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business growth within a well-established geotechnical practice. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, sound engineering judgment, and a passion for solving complex geotechnical challenges. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact on projects that help build and improve communities throughout Alabama, we encourage you to apply.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical projects, resources, and staff while providing technical leadership and ensuring compliance with engineering standards and project requirements.
• Lead geotechnical investigations, analyses, and design efforts for a variety of infrastructure and building projects, including commercial developments, transportation facilities, pipelines, and other public and private sector projects.
• Direct subsurface explorations, laboratory testing programs, geotechnical data evaluation, and instrumentation monitoring to support safe, high-quality, and cost-effective project delivery.
• Oversee geotechnical engineering analyses, including:
  • Shallow and deep foundation design
  • Earthwork recommendations
  • Slope stability and seepage evaluations
  • Lateral earth pressure analyses
  • Other geotechnical assessments required to support project development
• Provide geotechnical oversight during construction activities, including foundations, grading operations, utility trenching, and earthwork construction.
• Collaborate with clients, project stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and government representatives to address geotechnical challenges and support project success.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, geologists, and technical staff through training, guidance, and technical review.
• Support business development efforts by maintaining client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and expanding geotechnical engineering services.
• Participate in professional organizations and industry associations to maintain technical expertise and strengthen industry relationships.

You’ll thrive here if you have

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering
• Minimum 5 years of geotechnical engineering experience, with emphasis on:
• Geotechnical design and analysis
• Geotechnical field investigations
• Construction supervision
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Alabama
• Local experience and familiarity with Alabama engineering practices
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Extensive knowledge of:
• Geotechnical engineering principles
• Soil and rock mechanics
• Earthquake engineering
• Groundwater hydrology
• Experience overseeing foundation construction, pavement construction, and earthwork activities
• Experience using geotechnical engineering software
• Demonstrated ability to lead geotechnical projects and manage teams of geologists and geotechnical engineers
• Ability to travel throughout Alabama to support project needs
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to pass background checks required for access to private and government facilities

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

Health & Wellness

We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

Time Off & Family Support

We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

Retirement

We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

Insurance

To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

Safety Program

We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

Learning & Development

We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

Belonging

We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.

Flexibility

May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

Life

We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart

As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.

Trust

We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery

Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Employment Type: Full-time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.