Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Field Lead (Oahu); Relocation

Planet Group; Hawaii; On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Per diem

Job summary

Planet Group is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer for a landmark project in Oahu. Compensation is approved up to $250K with per diem and relocation assistance. The role combines technical leadership with project management across dams, levees, and hydropower facilities, including field components and travel.

You will lead geotechnical investigations, design efforts, and budgets while mentoring staff and expanding business with clients and proposals. A PE license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (M.S. preferred).
• 10+ years of professional geotechnical engineering experience.
• Strong project management experience including proposals & budgeting.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the U.S. is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager and technical lead for geotechnical projects (dams, levees, hydropower).
• Lead design and remediation for major water infrastructure projects (conveyance, bridges, waterfront).
• Prepare scopes of work, budgets, RFPs, and technical reports.
• Lead proposal teams and client presentations.
• Supervise multi-disciplinary project teams and mentor staff.
• Maintain client visibility through professional engagements and events.
• Travel for field tasks; field oversight and field tasks required.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Client relations

Team leadership

Education

B.S. in Civil/Geotechnical Eng

M.S. preferred

Job description

Planet Group is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer for a landmark project in Oahu. Compensation is approved up to $250K with per diem and relocation assistance. The role combines technical leadership with project management across dams, levees, and hydropower facilities, including field components and travel.

You will lead geotechnical investigations, design efforts, and budgets while mentoring staff and expanding business with clients and proposals. A PE license is required.