Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants in Johnson City, TN is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead and contribute to challenging projects in our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice. The role emphasizes project management, design and construction oversight, and geotechnical analysis for demanding clients.

The position requires a seasoned professional with strong writing and communication skills, travel readiness, and a professional engineering license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering is required.
• Advanced degree in civil/geotechnical engineering is preferred.
• Professional registration (P.E., P.G.) is required.

Responsibilities

• Project/task management and proposal preparation support.
• Budget and schedule preparation.
• Monitoring heavy civil construction projects.
• Dam and levee evaluations.
• Development and management of instrumentation monitoring systems.
• Developing construction documents.
• Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other locations as needed.

Skills

Excellent writing and communication

Travel to client facilities

Field work and overnight travel

Valid U.S. driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering

Advanced degree in civil/geotechnical engineering

Professional registration (P.E., P.G.)

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Primary Location: Johnson City, TN

Job ID: 2026-4207

Overview

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice in our Johnson City, TN office. This position is well-suited for a talented, highly experienced individual who is interested in being a leader and contributing to innovative and challenging projects involving project management, design and construction, coal combustion residuals, dam and levees, and geotechnical analysis.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec's culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you'd work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and development, and mentoring tasks.

• Project/task management and proposal preparation support
• Budget and schedule preparation
• Monitoring heavy civil construction projects
• Dam and levee evaluations
• Development and management of instrumentation monitoring systems
• Developing construction documents
• Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering or a related field (required)
• Advanced degree in civil, geotechnical engineering or a related field (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E., P.G.) (required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 8 years directly relevant experience in a consulting environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience (required)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed (required)
• Excellent writing and communication skills (required)
• Field work and overnight travel may be required
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel (required)