Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Baird; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Baird seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead and support marine, nearshore, and hydraulic infrastructure projects. You will oversee geotechnical design, data campaigns, and QA reviews while guiding a team across multiple offices.

Ideal candidates hold an advanced geotechnical degree and a professional engineer license, with 10+ years of experience in marine or hydraulic sites and strong leadership skills. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• MSc/MEng in Geotechnical Engineering or higher; PhD preferred.
• Pe rsistent professional engineer license (P.E. / P.Eng.).
• Extensive geotechnical knowledge for marine/coastal projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME within multi-disciplinary, geographically distributed project teams.
• Provide geotechnical design support for marine, 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 QA reviews of historical reports for 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.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

M.Sc. or M.Eng. in Geotechnical Engineering (Ph.D. preferred)

Professional Engineer license (P.E./P.Eng.)

Tools

gINT

APILE

LPILE

PIYWALL

GeoStudio (SIGMA/W, SEEP/W, SLOPE/W)

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.