Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Field‑Focused & Growth‑Oriented

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Professional license bonuses

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services is seeking a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join our collaborative team in Phoenix, Arizona. This role focuses on preparing technical reports, specifications, plans, and geotechnical design elements such as foundations and retaining walls for premier land development projects.

The position offers opportunities to partner cross-functionally across major developments and to contribute to design and field activities while advancing your

Qualifications

• . Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required; Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of related geotechnical experience in geotechnical investigations and construction inspections.
• FE/EIT certification preferred.
• Office experience with investigation and field work coordination, geotechnical reports, and specification writing.
• Prior field experience in earthwork, driven and drilled pile construction, load testing, footings subgrade and backfill inspection, ground improvements, retaining wall design and construction, and excavation support system design and inspection.
• Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Design earth structures, deep foundations, support of excavation and underpinning systems;
• Assist project manager with field work coordination and project management support;
• Scope and oversee geotechnical investigations and construction projects, and periodically perform inspections of geotechnical construction where needed;
• Coordinate investigations and assist in geotechnical report writing;
• Prepare standard logs and field forms, including drilling and test pit logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs;
• Fieldwork is required; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Independent and team work

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Master's in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

gINT

Slide/SLOPE/W

PLAXIS

LPILE

GRLWEAP

MSEW

SHAKE

Job description

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services is seeking a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join our collaborative team in Phoenix, Arizona. This role focuses on preparing technical reports, specifications, plans, and geotechnical design elements such as foundations and retaining walls for premier land development projects.

The position offers opportunities to partner cross-functionally across major developments and to contribute to design and field activities while advancing your