Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Atlas; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Educational assistance program

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their Louisville, KY team. The role requires a licensed Professional Engineer in Kentucky or Indiana with over 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering. Responsibilities include managing projects and providing expert technical guidance. Interested candidates with a Bachelor's in civil engineering and strong geotechnical knowledge are encouraged to apply. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, promoting quality and safety in all projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering practice.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Kentucky or Indiana.
• Local experience with Kentucky or Indiana engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects, resources, and staff in geotechnical engineering.
• Perform geotechnical design and analysis for infrastructure projects.
• Supervise subsurface explorations and laboratory testing.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Geotechnical background

Leadership in projects

Construction oversight

Experience with geotechnical software

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree in geotechnical engineering

Tools

SlopeW

GeoStudio

Job description

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Denver, CO, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart‑led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer (GEO Geotechnical Engineer 3) to join our Louisville, KY team! The successful candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Kentucky or Indiana.

Location

This role offers flexibility and can be based out of any of our office locations, including Louisville, KY, Indianapolis, IN, or Cincinnati, OH.

Job Responsibilities

• Effectively manage projects, resources, and staff while providing expert technical guidance in geotechnical engineering across diverse projects – both public and private sectors – and ensure strict adherence to applicable guidelines.
• Perform geotechnical design, investigation, and analysis for buildings and infrastructure projects, including residential/commercial buildings, bridges, highways, railways, airports, pipelines, and levees/basins.
• Direct and supervise subsurface explorations, laboratory testing, and geotechnical data interpretation to ensure a high‑quality, timely, and within‑budget delivery of the projects.
• Perform geotechnical design and analysis for shallow and deep foundations, earthworks recommendations, slope stability and seepage analyses, lateral earth pressure calculations, and other pertinent analyses in support of a wide range of projects in public and private sectors.
• Supervise and lead geotechnical support during construction of geotechnical elements, including shallow and deep foundations, grading, utility trenching, and other earthwork operations.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and governmental personnel, ensuring that all geotechnical concerns are addressed comprehensively.
• Mentor and train junior geotechnical engineers and foster their professional development.
• Play an active role in professional associations.

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering suffices; a master’s degree in geotechnical engineering is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering practice with an emphasis on geotechnical design and analysis, field investigation, and construction supervision.
• The successful candidate should be a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Kentucky or Indiana.
• Local experience and familiarity with the local engineering practice.

Technical Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team‑based working.
• Geotechnical background including fundamental knowledge of principles of geotechnical engineering, soil and rock mechanics, pavement engineering, and groundwater hydrology.
• Experience in construction oversight for foundation and pavement construction and earthwork observation.
• Experience with geotechnical engineering software; SlopeW, GeoStudio.
• Familiarity with AASHTO standards, guidelines, and deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small to medium‑scale geotechnical projects and manage field geologists and engineers.

Other Miscellaneous Qualities

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Must be able to pass a background check for clearance to work on various private and government facilities.

Benefits

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are

We strive to be the most sought‑after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values‑driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.

Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf