Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Earth Structures & Field Lead

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join the Salt Lake City team. The role focuses on designing foundations, retaining structures, and underpinning systems, while coordinating field activities and contributing to cross-functional project teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Civil/Geotechnical degree, 3+ years of geotechnical experience, and strong communication and reporting skills. This position involves site visits and travel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required; Master's preferred.
• 3+ years of geotechnical investigations and construction inspections experience.
• FE/EIT certification preferred; field experience in earthwork and pile foundations desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design earth structures, deep foundations, support of excavation and underpinning systems.
• Assist project manager with field work coordination and project management support.
• Oversee geotechnical investigations and construction projects; perform inspections as needed.

Skills

3+ years geotechnical experience

Written and verbal communication

Independent and team work

Field work coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

gINT

Slide/SLOPE/W

PLAXIS

LPILE

GRLWEAP

MSEW

SHAKE

Job description

Langan is seeking a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join the Salt Lake City team. The role focuses on designing foundations, retaining structures, and underpinning systems, while coordinating field activities and contributing to cross-functional project teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Civil/Geotechnical degree, 3+ years of geotechnical experience, and strong communication and reporting skills. This position involves site visits and travel as required.