Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Right Coach Right Time; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Hybrid remote in West Palm Beach, FL

Job summary

Right Coach Right Time is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer to lead and support geotechnical projects across transportation, commercial, industrial, and residential developments. You will manage proposals through completion, mentor staff, and maintain strong client relationships.

The role requires strong technical, PM, and communication skills in a fast-paced consulting environment, with a hybrid remote work setup in Florida.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Construction, or Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of engineering experience with increasing responsibility.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Demonstrated expertise in engineering design, project management, and client interaction.
• Proficiency in technical software and tools used in geotechnical engineering.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and business acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams across locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geotechnical and materials testing projects including scope, budget and client coordination.
• Plan and oversee subsurface investigations, drilling programs, laboratory testing, and field exploration activities.
• Perform and review geotechnical analyses and design for foundations, walls, embankments, slope stability, and ground improvement.
• Prepare and review geotechnical reports, proposals, and technical specifications.
• Conduct field inspections and monitor construction activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and support teams.
• Support business development and client relationship management.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and safety protocols.
• Review budgets, schedules, and deliverables for project success.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client interaction

Mentoring

Communication

Multi-location coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Construction/Geotechnical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

LPILE

Geostudio

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer to lead and support geotechnical engineering projects for transportation, commercial, industrial, residential, and infrastructure developments. This position is responsible for managing projects from proposal through completion, performing advanced geotechnical analyses and design, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise, project management capabilities and experience delivering high-quality geotechnical solutions in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geotechnical and materials testing engineering projects including scope, budget and client coordination.
• Plan and oversee subsurface investigations, drilling programs, laboratory testing, and field exploration activities.
• Perform and review geotechnical analyses and engineering design for:
• Shallow and deep foundations
• Retaining walls
• Embankments and slop stability
• Ground improvement systems
• Prepare and review geotechnical, materials testing engineering reports, proposals, and technical specifications
• Perform geotechnical analyses including foundation design, settlement analysis, slope stability, earth retention systems, and ground improvement solutions
• Conduct field inspections and site visits to monitor geotechnical construction activities
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, architects, and other engineering disciplines
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, field staff, and project teams
• Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation and client relationship management
• Ensure compliance with company standards, industry regulations, and safety protocols
• Review project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure successful project completion
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Construction, or Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of engineering experience with increasing responsibility
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license require
• Demonstrated expertise in engineering design, project management, and client interaction
• Proficiency in technical software and tools used in the engineering discipline
• Excellent leadership, communication, and business acume
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams across locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Environmental, or structural engineering or similar
• Proficiency with various geotechnical software, such as LPILE, Geostudio or similar tools
• Geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring
• Willingness to travel as needed for projects
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Travel Requirements

This position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 40% of the time, in support of business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Palm Beach, FL 33405