Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Columbus

LVI Associates

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Job summary

LVI Associates is expanding its geotechnical leadership in Columbus by hiring a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to establish and grow the regional presence. The role combines design leadership with client engagement and strategic input to build a sustainable project pipeline.

You will mentor engineers, drive delivery of major infrastructure projects, and help shape local strategy as the operation grows, fostering ownership and long-term growth in the region.

Qualifications

PE licensure is required.
Strong geotechnical design expertise needed.
Proven track record leading complex geotechnical projects.

Responsibilities

Lead complex geotechnical projects from pursuit to construction.
Provide design leadership, reviews, and quality oversight.
Develop and grow the Columbus-area operation with clients and teams.

Skills

PE licensure

Geotechnical design expertise

Project leadership

Client engagement

Business development

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

A nationally ranked, employee-owned engineering firm is expanding into the Columbus market and seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to help establish and grow its regional presence.

With over a century of engineering expertise and a strong presence across multiple offices nationwide, this organisation delivers complex infrastructure solutions across transportation, water, utilities, and public sector programmes. A significant portion of its work comes from long-standing client relationships, creating a stable and high-demand project pipeline.

Known for its hands-on technical leadership, this firm places senior engineers at the centre of project delivery combining design expertise with client engagement and strategic input. This is a role where you will have real ownership, influence project outcomes, and contribute directly to the growth of a regional operation.

This position is ideal for a technically advanced geotechnical engineer who enjoys staying involved in design while building relationships, mentoring engineers, and helping shape local strategy as the operation grows.

Overview

A nationally ranked, employee-owned engineering firm is expanding into the Columbus market and seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to help establish and grow its regional presence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver complex geotechnical engineering projects from pursuit through construction
Serve as a senior technical authority, providing design leadership, reviews, and quality oversight
Act as a trusted advisor to clients, strengthening existing relationships and developing new ones
Drive business development through networking, proposals, and market engagement
Play a central role in establishing and growing a new Columbus-area operation
Mentor, coach, and develop junior and mid-level engineers
Provide technical guidance across investigations, analysis, and geotechnical design
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated project delivery
Represent the firm within the local engineering and construction community

Skills & Experience

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
Advanced geotechnical engineering and design expertise
Proven success managing and delivering complex geotechnical projects
Strong experience in foundations, slope stability, earthworks, and infrastructure
Experience working on dams, levees, bridges, or major public-sector projects
Strong client-facing presence with the ability to build trusted relationships
Demonstrated ability to win work and contribute to business growth
Experience mentoring and developing engineering staff
Prior involvement in growing or supporting a regional or business unit is highly desirable
Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial awareness

Compensation & Rewards

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
401(k) with company contribution options
Bonus structure aligned with project and business performance
Company-supported professional development and career growth
Long-term career environment with clear progression pathways

Why This Opportunity

This role offers a unique blend of technical leadership, client influence, and business-building responsibility.

You will have the opportunity to:

Work on high-impact infrastructure and community-focused projects
Be part of a firm with a strong, stable backlog driven by public-sector demand
Gain exposure across multidisciplinary engineering teams
Contribute to the growth and direction of a regional geotechnical practice
Progress into Principal / leadership roles while remaining technically involved

Unlike larger, more hierarchical organisations, this environment allows you to:

Have a direct impact on projects, teams, and the long-term success of the business.

Desired Skills and Experience

Licensed PE with advanced geotechnical design expertise
Proven ability to lead complex infrastructure projects end-to-end
Strong experience in foundations, slope stability, and geotechnical investigations
Background working on dams, levees, bridges, or large-scale infrastructure
Hands-on leadership delivering technical reviews and mentoring engineers
Experience managing client relationships and supporting business development
Commercial awareness with ownership of budgets, proposals, and delivery
Ability to contribute to growth and expansion of a regional operation