Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. strives to solve complex environmental and geotechnical challenges through innovation and collaboration. We seek a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead challenging projects in landfills, mines, and brownfields, mentoring teams and expanding client relationships.

The role requires 8+ years in consulting, PE/PG licensure, strong communication, and willingness to travel. Remote work may be available at the company's discretion, with responsibilities spanning design,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of directly relevant consulting experience.
• Knowledge of geotechnical software (e.g., slope stability).
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to client facilities as needed.
• Professional licensure (PE/PG) required.
• Current OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis for geotechnical projects (landfills, mines, brownfields).
• Mentor staff and contribute to business development and client management.
• Prepare engineering reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Manage project tasks and coordinate fieldwork and instrumentation.
• Conduct site characterization and environmental/geotechnical assessments.
• Support proposal development and client communication.
• Travel to project sites as needed and manage site activities.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Written & verbal communication

Project management

Field work

Ability to travel

OSHA HAZWOPER training

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering

Professional licensure (PE/PG)

Advanced degree in earth science or environmental engineering (preferred)

Tools

Geotechnical software

Numerical modeling tools

Job description

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

to support our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice in our Cincinnati, OH. The opportunity to work fully remote from your home-office may be available at the discretion of the Company. 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 landfills, mines, brownfields redevelopment, and other water and waste containment systems. 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.

• Civil design, landfill design, vapor mitigation design, and site layout
• Geotechnical engineering analyses such as slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, seismic, and seepage
• Geotechnical and environmental site characterization
• Development and management of instrumentation monitoring systems
• Small project/task management and proposal preparation support
• Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications
• Fieldwork associated with design and construction services
• 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 environmental engineering or a related field. (required)Advanced degree in earth science, environmental 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)
• Knowledge of relevant geotechnical engineering software (e.g., slope stability). (required)
• Knowledge of numerical modeling tools. (preferred)
• 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.
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• 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)