Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Allwesttesting; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead innovative projects in geotechnical engineering. This role involves managing complex geotechnical projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high-quality deliverables through effective project management. You will be at the forefront of evaluating ground conditions, performing essential calculations, and preparing comprehensive reports. Join a dynamic team that values professional development and offers a supportive environment to grow your career. With a mix of office and hybrid work options, this position provides flexibility while contributing to impactful engineering solutions.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Company paid medical and dental

Vision and disability insurance

Additional job training at ALLWEST University

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering required.
• Registration as Professional Engineer (PE) in Idaho and/or Washington preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical projects from proposal to completion.
• Perform foundation designs and slope stability analyses.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Soil Mechanics

Mentorship

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Masters in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering

Tools

BoreDM

Settle3D

SLIDE

LPILE

AutoCAD

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office Suite

Unanet

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

ALLWEST is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Tri-Cities, WA.

Description

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for managing geotechnical projects, geotechnical report preparation, geotechnical proposal preparation, and performing basic and complex geotechnical calculations. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will be a mentor to other junior geotechnical staff and may supervise other engineers and geologists. This is an exempt salaried position that reports to the Engineering Services Manager / Area Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct and execute geotechnical project assignments including proposal preparation, engineering analysis, report preparation, field exploration and laboratory analysis.
• Evaluate ground conditions and understand their impact on design and construction.
• Perform shallow and deep foundation designs, slope stability analyses, and seismic hazard evaluations.
• Peer review geotechnical reports prepared by other ALLWEST geotechnical engineering staff.
• Develop and manage geotechnical laboratory testing programs.

Leadership

• May supervise engineering department staff, including full employee life cycle.
• Provide mentorship to EI/EITs and help professionally develop ALLWEST staff and project engineers.
• In conjunction with the Testing Services Manager, responsible for supervising field and office activities of staff engineer(s), and field technicians for assigned projects.

Project Management

• Manage all stages of project execution, from initial planning to final completion, ensuring compliance with contract terms and deliverables.
• Review requests for proposals (RFPs), develop and finalize proposals, and act as a liaison between clients and ALLWEST.
• Attend geotechnical special inspection and project kick-off meetings.
• Monitor progress of services and financial performance on projects.
• Attend meetings with clients to discuss recommendations prior to submitting reports. Provide clients with clarifications or modifications as necessary.
• Regularly communicate with clients to ensure quality of services, exceptional staff performance, and address client concerns and expectations.
• Review billing data prior to issuance of final invoices to clients.
• Perform project file maintenance according to approved guidelines.
• Responsible for loss prevention practices in providing services.
• Responsible for reviewing GBA, Terra, and other pertinent loss prevention information, and incorporating best practices into day-to-day activities.

Business and Professional Development

• Participate in professional societies/organizations/activities.
• Actively participate in professional and technical organizations as approved by Engineering Services Manager.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and Work Experience

• BS degree in Civil Engineering (Masters in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering preferred).
• Registration as Professional Engineer (PE) in the states of Idaho and/or Washington and Montana within 30 days of employment, as well as maintain professional registrations in the state(s) in which they practice.
• 10+ years of relevant experience required.
• Extensive experience in geotechnical report preparation and development of geotechnical recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with client and design team during design and construction phases of a project.
• Proficient in project management with proven ability to meet business goals.
• Extensive background in soil mechanics with extensive knowledge of geotechnical analysis and laboratory testing of soil.
• Extensive experience and understanding in the provision of geotechnical engineering recommendations/soil parameters for shallow and deep foundations, pavements, site preparation and site mitigation.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and ensure accountability in project teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of geotechnical engineering software, including: BoreDM, Settle3D, SLIDE, LPILE, Google Earth, AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam, and the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher). Experience using CRM software Unanet, cloud sharing software Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive, and email provider Microsoft Outlook is preferred.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Acceptable driving record for insurance purposes is required.
• Able and willing to drive to project sites within ALLWEST’s service region.

Location

Position may be in office or hybrid – office and work from home – as required to fulfill all Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

ALLWEST Benefits
Eligible full-time employees have access to the following benefits:

• 401(k) plan with company match.
• ALLWEST Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• ALLWEST University where we provide additional job training.
• Company paid medical and dental.
• Vision, short and long-term disability, life, FSA, and HSA options.