Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Baird; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baird is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team, focusing on marine nearshore, coastal, and hydraulic infrastructure. The role emphasizes planning, design, and implementation for ports, hydraulic structures, and waterfront projects, with collaboration across geographically distributed teams.

The ideal candidate brings a strong geotechnical foundation, experience communicating complex earth-water-structure interactions, and a track record of leading projects from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in geotechnical engineering (MSc/MEng, PhD preferred).
• 10+ years of geotechnical experience in marine/coastal projects.
• P.E. or P.Eng. registration required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with multi-office teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design for marine and hydraulic projects.
• Manage data acquisition campaigns and campaigns logistics.
• Prepare geotechnical scopes, proposals and reports.
• Review historical reports for siting ports and marine terminals.
• Oversee project delivery from concept to completion.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight.
• Collaborate across multiple offices and time zones.
• Contribute to proposals and client presentations.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Cross-functional Collaboration

Travel Readiness

Education

M.Sc./M.Eng. in Geotechnical Engineering

Ph.D. preferred

Tools

gINT

APILE

LPILE

PYWALL

GeoStudio

PLAXIS

FLAC

Slide

Settle3

Job description

At Baird , we offer a dynamic work environment, professional development opportunities, and the potential for ownership within the company. With offices in the U.S., Canada, Barbados, Chile, and Australia, Baird brings over 40 years of experience in designing innovative, results-driven solutions where water meets land. To learn more about our work, visit our website.

The Opportunity

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Baird is seeking a highly motivated and personable Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team, specializing in marine (nearshore), coastal, and hydraulic infrastructure projects. This role will enhance our existing expertise in planning, design, and implementation of ports, marine terminals, hydraulic structures, recreational marinas, waterfronts, coastal ecosystem restoration, and shoreline protection structures.

As the ideal candidate, you possess a solid technical foundation in geotechnical engineering and the ability to communicate complex interactions between earth, water, and structure.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a subject matter expert within multi-disciplinary, geographically distributed project teams.
• Provide geotechnical engineering and design support for marine (nearshore), coastal, and hydraulic infrastructure projects.
• Develop, manage, and supervise geotechnical and geophysical data acquisition campaigns.
• Prepare and review geotechnical work scopes, proposals, and engineering reports.
• Conduct independent quality assurance reviews of historical reports for siting ports and marine terminals.
• Assist in the development of plans and specifications.
• Oversee project delivery from conception to completion.
• Mentor and provide technical oversight for junior and mid-level engineers.
• Collaborate across multiple offices and time zones.
• Participate in proposal preparation and client presentations.

What You Will Bring

• M.Sc. or M.Eng. in Geotechnical Engineering (Ph.D. preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering for marine, coastal, or hydraulic infrastructure projects.
• P.E. or P.Eng. registration required (multi-state P.E. for riverine/hydraulic infrastructure projects is a plus).
• Expertise in soil and rock mechanics, earthquake engineering, groundwater hydrology, and soil-structure interaction.
• Deep understanding of seismic stability, liquefaction, seepage, and ground improvement techniques.
• Proficiency in geotechnical engineering software such as gINT, APILE, LPILE, PYWALL, GeoStudio (SIGMA/W, SEEP/W, SLOPE/W), PLAXIS, FLAC, Slide, and Settle3.
• Working knowledge of marine geostructural engineering codes and standards.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English.
• Proven project management and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing competing deadlines.
• Valid U.S. passport and willingness to travel as needed.

To be considered, you must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support work permit applications now or in the future.

We are committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.