Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Dams (Lead, Field & Design)

Geosyntec Consultants; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants in Johnson City, TN seeks a Senior Dam Geotechnical Engineer to lead complex geotechnical projects, manage client relationships, and drive design and construction activities. The role emphasizes mentorship, business development, and technical excellence within a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of consulting experience, PE/PG licensure, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel for site work and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering (required).
• Advanced degree in civil or geotechnical engineering (preferred).
• Professional licensure (P.E. or P.G.) required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor colleagues and work on challenging technical projects, with business development and client management.
• Project/task management and proposal preparation support.
• Budget and schedule preparation.
• Monitoring heavy civil construction projects.
• Dam and levee evaluations.
• Instrumentation monitoring systems development and management.
• Construction documents, engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, specifications, and permit applications.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or project sites as needed.

Skills

Excellent writing

Communication skills

Field work

Travel

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering

Advanced degree in civil/geotechnical engineering

Professional registration (P.E./P.G.)

Job description

Geosyntec Consultants in Johnson City, TN seeks a Senior Dam Geotechnical Engineer to lead complex geotechnical projects, manage client relationships, and drive design and construction activities. The role emphasizes mentorship, business development, and technical excellence within a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of consulting experience, PE/PG licensure, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel for site work and client meetings.