Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Jobot; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Davidson, NC is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead complex infrastructure projects, develop client relationships, and help win major DOT work, applying your geotechnical expertise and leadership.

You will design and analyze foundations, mentor engineers, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, constructible solutions for commercial, transportation, and industrial projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong experience in geotechnical engineering, foundation design, structural support systems, or related work.
• Experience with engineering design, analysis, and technical documentation.
• Ability to evaluate engineering problems and develop practical, defensible solutions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience leading technical work or mentoring other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex infrastructure engineering projects, build client relationships, and help win major DOT work while putting your technical and leadership experience to use.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring engineers

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

PE license

Master's degree (preferred) in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

$115000 - $175000 per year | Davidson, NC | On-site | Permanent

Lead complex infrastructure engineering projects, build client relationships, and help win major DOT work while putting your technical and leadership experience to use.

A bit about us:

Our client is a specialized geotechnical engineering organization delivering design-build ground improvement and foundation solutions. Its engineers develop project-specific alternatives to conventional deep foundations and extensive soil removal, helping clients address challenging ground conditions, manage settlement, and improve construction efficiency.

Why join us?

• Work on complex foundation and ground improvement challenges across multiple industries.
• Apply geotechnical engineering principles to practical, constructible design solutions.
• Support projects involving commercial buildings, industrial facilities, transportation infrastructure, and other major developments.
• Influence project outcomes through technical leadership and value engineering.
• Combine engineering expertise with client engagement and major project pursuits.

Job Details

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong experience in geotechnical engineering, foundation design, structural support systems, or closely related work.
• Experience with engineering design, analysis, and technical documentation.
• Ability to evaluate engineering problems and develop practical, defensible solutions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience leading technical work or mentoring other engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Experience with ground improvement, deep foundations, or settlement mitigation.
• Familiarity with Rammed Aggregate Piers, rigid inclusions, or related foundation technologies.
• Experience with transportation infrastructure, DOT projects, or railway applications.
• Experience with structural loading, bearing capacity, settlement analysis, and foundation performance.
• Multiple-state PE licensure.
• Experience supporting major proposals, client development, and large-scale project pursuits.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.