Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Andersen James Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Andersen James Group in North Charleston, SC, is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer (PE or PG) to lead a diverse portfolio across commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and transportation projects.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage proposals through delivery, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on high-profile assignments. This represents a growth opportunity within a reputable consultancy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience in a consulting environment.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) licensure required.
• Strong report writing and technical analysis skills.
• Experience with industry-standard geotechnical software.
• Willingness for office-based design work with occasional field investigations.

Responsibilities

• Managing geotechnical projects from proposal through delivery.
• Leading geotechnical investigations, field exploration, laboratory testing, and engineering analyses.
• Performing foundation, slope stability, settlement, seepage, liquefaction, and seismic analyses.
• Preparing geotechnical reports and engineering recommendations.
• Designing shallow and deep foundation systems, retaining structures, and earthworks.
• Managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams across a variety of high-profile projects.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project leadership

Education

Civil Geotechnical degree

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer (PE or PG Required)

North Charleston, SC

I'm currently partnered with a well-established engineering consultancy that's looking to add a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to its growing team in North Charleston, South Carolina.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced geotechnical professional looking to work on a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and transportation projects, while playing a key role in project delivery and mentoring junior engineers.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing geotechnical projects from proposal through delivery.
• Leading geotechnical investigations, field exploration, laboratory testing, and engineering analyses.
• Performing foundation, slope stability, settlement, seepage, liquefaction, and seismic analyses.
• Preparing geotechnical reports and engineering recommendations.
• Designing shallow and deep foundation systems, retaining structures, and earthworks.
• Managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams across a variety of high-profile projects.

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience within a consulting environment.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) licence required.
• Strong report writing and technical analysis skills.
• Experience with industry-standard geotechnical software.
• Comfortable balancing office-based design work with occasional field investigations.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Salary between $120,000+.
• Work on technically challenging projects across multiple sectors.
• Clear progression into senior technical or leadership positions.
• Join a collaborative and growing engineering team with an excellent reputation.