Senior Geotechnical Engineer

ENGEO; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401k and employer matching

Medical

Dental

Vision

Vacation, Holiday, and Personal PTO

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

A leading geotechnical engineering firm in Seattle seeks a Senior Engineer to oversee complex geotechnical projects and drive business expansion. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of project management experience and licensing as a Professional Engineer in Washington. Responsibilities include mentorship of junior engineers, managing client relationships, and representing the firm at industry events. The role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of geotechnical engineering project management experience.
• Licensed as Professional Engineer in Washington.
• Experience in settlement analysis, slope stability, seepage, and foundation design.

Responsibilities

• Identify and capture new business opportunities.
• Lead technically complex geotechnical projects with autonomy.
• Provide technical training and guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Business development

Mentoring

Education

M.S. in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical Engineering specialty

Job description

Position Summary

As a Senior Engineer at ENGEO, you will be instrumental in our Seattle growth story. You will bridge the gap between high‑level technical mastery and strategic business expansion. This role is designed for a leader who thrives on the challenge – helping to grow a small office and leveraging ENGEO’s global reputation to build a dominant local presence. You will provide mentorship to junior engineers, oversee critical geotechnical projects, and play an essential role in the Pacific Northwest region.

Primary Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and capture new business opportunities; transform existing relationships into long‑term partnerships.
• Lead and manage technically complex geotechnical projects with autonomy, ensuring technical excellence from scoping through construction.
• Serve as a key contributor to our Seattle team, providing technical training and professional guidance to junior staff.
• Set the standard for client service, project delivery timelines, and project management (including accounts receivable management).
• Continuously refine internal workflows to improve efficiency as the office scales.
• Represent ENGEO at industry events and within professional organizations to elevate our local market share.

Requirements

• 10+ years of geotechnical engineering project management experience
• Licensed as Professional Engineer in Washington
• Education: M.S. in Civil with Geotechnical Engineering specialty (minimum required)
• Mastery of settlement analysis, slope stability, seepage, and foundation design (both deep and shallow)
• Seismic and GIS experience a plus

Our Ideal Candidate

• You have an entrepreneurial spirit and are energized by the challenge of scaling a small office within a supportive national and international framework.
• You don't just manage; you inspire. You have a proven track record of mentoring staff and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• You are driven to go above and beyond, turning complex technical challenges into clear, creative solutions for your clients.
• You bring a proactive mindset to business development, with a proven ability to both secure new contracts and expand our footprint within existing accounts through exceptional service.
• You can translate complex geotechnical data into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.

Benefit Highlights

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401k and employer matching
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal PTO
• Vehicle allowance

Notable Projects

• Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, Los Angeles, CA
• Multiple Technology Campuses for Google, YouTube, and Meta, Bay Area, CA
• Oceanwide Center, San Francisco, CA
• Metro Purple Line Extension, Los Angeles, CA
• Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth, New Zealand
• Transmission Gully Highway, Wellington, New Zealand
• Kaikoura Earthquake rehabilitation of State Highway and Railway, South Island, New Zealand

Salary Expectations

Approximately $110,000 – $130,000, depending on experience and other factors.

Who We Are

ENGEO strives to create a positive, family‑oriented, and innovative environment, where employees are engaged and excellence‑driven. As an ENGEO team member, you will have access to mentorships, international opportunities, fun social events, and generous benefit packages. Here you’ll receive exposure to a wide variety of projects, help to serve those around you, and drive business success. We take pride in our fantastic working culture and are honored to be a certified Great Place to Work®.

What We Do

Founded in 1971, ENGEO is an employee‑owned firm of approximately 400+ geotechnical and civil engineers, geologists, hydrologists, water‑resources engineers, environmental scientists, and construction‑phase field representatives. ENGEO serves a diverse range of clients and projects and has offices located throughout California, Nevada, Seattle, Guam, New Zealand, and Australia.

Additional Information

ENGEO does not sponsor employment visas for this position at this moment.