Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Calibre Search; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share scheme

Professional development opportunities

Excellent benefits

Job summary

An award-winning engineering firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead projects and mentor junior engineers in Louisville, KY. This role involves technical leadership and collaboration with regional management to support growth initiatives. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, including expertise in foundation systems and project management. The firm offers a supportive ESOP culture and excellent benefits, making this a unique opportunity for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of geotechnical engineering experience required.
• Proven technical expertise in foundation systems, slopes, and soil-structure interaction.
• Collaborative mindset with interest in supporting growth initiatives.
• Strong project management and client communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset with interest in growth initiatives and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical projects from proposal through delivery.
• Provide design and analysis for foundations and slopes.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional growth.
• Prepare clear, high-quality reports and proposals for clients and stakeholders.
• Support operational improvements and best practices across the Louisville geotechnical team.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Client communication

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Louisville, KY

🏗️ Technical Excellence | Project Leadership | Growth Support

We’re partnering with an award-winning, employee-owned (ESOP) engineering firm seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Louisville office. This is a rare opportunity to work closely with the Vice President to execute regional growth initiatives while maintaining the highest technical standards on a portfolio of challenging and impactful geotechnical projects.

This role offers a hands-on, technically focused leadership path within a firm whose ESOP structure provides a platform for progression and ownership in your career.

What You Will Do

• Lead geotechnical projects from proposal through delivery, ensuring safety, quality, and technical excellence
• Provide design and analysis for foundations, slopes, earth retention systems, settlement, and ground improvement
• Collaborate closely with the VP and regional leadership to support business development and growth strategy
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional growth
• Prepare clear, high-quality reports and proposals for clients and stakeholders
• Support operational improvements and best practices across the Louisville geotechnical team

What We’re Looking For

• PE license (KY or ability to obtain)
• 8+ years of geotechnical engineering experience
• Proven technical expertise in foundation systems, slopes, earthworks, and soil-structure interaction
• Strong project management and client communication skills
• Collaborative mindset with interest in supporting growth initiatives and mentoring team members
• Enthusiasm for technically interesting and challenging projects

Why Consider This Role?

• Employee-owned (ESOP) firm - creating a platform for long-term career progression and ownership
• Work closely with the VP in shaping regional geotechnical growth
• Exposure to diverse and technically complex projects
• Opportunities for mentoring and professional development
• Excellent benefits and company share scheme

If you’re a technically strong Senior Geotechnical Engineer looking for a mix of challenging projects and growth-focused collaboration within an ESOP culture, let’s have a confidential conversation.