Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Lead Projects & Innovation

UES; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UES in the geotechnical engineering sector is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to oversee complex projects, mentor staff, and drive innovative solutions for transportation, energy, and commercial sites.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, build and maintain strategic client relationships, review geotechnical reports, and contribute to standards and research while traveling up to 70% to field sites and regional offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s strongly preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Expertise in advanced geotechnical modeling, soil-structure interaction, and ground improvement.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects.
• Willingness to travel extensively for client and project needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert on geotechnical engineering projects of significant complexity and scope.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating geotechnical input for large infrastructure, transportation, energy, and commercial projects.
• Develop innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable geotechnical design solutions.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources, ensuring delivery of high-quality work products.
• Build and maintain strategic client relationships, leading proposal efforts and negotiations for major contracts.
• Provide senior-level review and approval of geotechnical reports, specifications, and engineering analyses.
• Mentor, train, and develop junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and professional associations.
• Contribute to company-wide technical standards, research initiatives, and best practices.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality control procedures.

Skills

PE license

Advanced geotechnical modeling

Soil-structure interaction

Ground improvement technologies

Project leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

UES in the geotechnical engineering sector is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to oversee complex projects, mentor staff, and drive innovative solutions for transportation, energy, and commercial sites.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, build and maintain strategic client relationships, review geotechnical reports, and contribute to standards and research while traveling up to 70% to field sites and regional offices.