Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Lead Projects & Mentorship

NV5; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life & AD&D

Disability Insurance

401K

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for our Charlotte, NC location to lead geotechnical investigations, analyses, and reporting. You will mentor staff, manage multiple projects, and collaborate with clients and other disciplines to deliver rigorous, compliant solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license, a civil/geotechnical degree (master’s preferred), 8+ years’ experience, and strong proficiency with geotechnical software such as LPILE, SLOPE/W, and FB-DEEP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or geotechnical engineering; PE license required or NC within 3 months.
• 8+ years of geotechnical experience with proven project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics and foundation design.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software and modeling.
• Leadership and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geotechnical engineering team.
• Oversee planning, design, and implementation of geotechnical investigations.
• Develop and review geotechnical reports and proposals.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, and other engineering disciplines.
• Conduct site visits and field inspections.
• Utilize geotechnical software for modeling and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Participate in business development and client meetings.
• Stay updated with industry advancements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Geotechnical knowledge

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

PE license

Geotechnical master’s or PhD (preferred)

Tools

LPILE

FB-DEEP

SPW911

SETTL3D

SLOPE/W

Job description

NV5 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for our Charlotte, NC location to lead geotechnical investigations, analyses, and reporting. You will mentor staff, manage multiple projects, and collaborate with clients and other disciplines to deliver rigorous, compliant solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license, a civil/geotechnical degree (master’s preferred), 8+ years’ experience, and strong proficiency with geotechnical software such as LPILE, SLOPE/W, and FB-DEEP.