Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Foundations & Field Lead

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join the Salt Lake City team. You will contribute to design of earth structures, foundations, retaining walls, and other geotechnical elements for major projects in the region.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, 3+ years of geotechnical experience, and proficiency with geotechnical software; FE/EIT is preferred. Strong communication and field coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required; Master's strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of related geotechnical experience in investigations and construction inspections.
• FE/EIT certification preferred; field experience in earthwork and foundation/retaining wall work.

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, including inspections.
• Coordinate investigations and assist in geotechnical report writing.
• Prepare logs and field forms; drilling/test pit logs; chain-of-custody logs.
• Fieldwork is required; travel to job sites as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Field work coordination

Report writing

Analytical skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

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. You will contribute to design of earth structures, foundations, retaining walls, and other geotechnical elements for major projects in the region.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, 3+ years of geotechnical experience, and proficiency with geotechnical software; FE/EIT is preferred. Strong communication and field coordination skills are essential.