Senior Geotechnical Engineer

The Planet Group; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in supporting the Department of Defense. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in the planning and design of Navy facilities throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. As part of a dynamic team, you will provide critical support and consultation on various projects, ensuring adherence to military construction standards. With a focus on professional development and flexible work options, this position is ideal for engineers looking to make a significant impact in their field while enjoying comprehensive benefits in a contract-to-hire format.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Work Options

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical engineering and military construction.
• Strong ability to conduct technical reviews and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, and maintenance of Navy facilities.
• Conduct technical reviews of DoD design and construction projects.
• Ensure timely communication of design comments and concerns.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Management

Technical Review

Military Construction Standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support a Department of Defense group on their Advisory and Assistance Support Services Contract. Directly integrated into client teams, their staff team actively leverages their professional expertise toward the successful development and completion of Navy facilities design and construction projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region(s).

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide independent, timely and professional support and consultation for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of facilities for the Navy, Marine Corps, and other Supported Commands, including, special projects, military construction (MILCON), demolition, maintenance, space utilization, missional studies and facilities development.
• Conduct technical review and professional evaluation of DoD Mid-Atlantic design and construction projects, generating review comments for electrical design proficiency in accordance with code standards for private A&E design submittals and In-House DoD design teams. Ensure review comments are created, appropriately recorded, and communicated in timely and professional means ensuring comments and design concerns are appropriately identified, communicated, coordinated, resolved, and satisfactorily completed / incorporated into the resulting design record documents.
• This role is constructed as a 6 month Contract to Hire opportunity. Unlike other contract situations, this provides all benefits including Holiday and PTO
• Ability to obtain CAC card is a MUST HAVE

At The Planet Group, we connect Engineering experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries—giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first.

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