Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Lead Projects & Mentorship

DIHO Consulting USA, LLC.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

DIHO Consulting USA, LLC is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with 10+ years of professional experience to join teams across the Gulf Coast region, including Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Beaumont. The role focuses on technical leadership, complex geotechnical analyses, and project management for industrial and heavy‑civil projects.

A Professional Engineer license is preferred, relocation assistance is available, and opportunities exist for advancement toward division leadership and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional geotechnical engineering experience with increasing responsibility.
• MS or Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical emphasis preferred).
• P.E. license in Louisiana or Texas preferred, or ability to obtain shortly after hire.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of leading teams and projects.
• Proficiency in standard geotechnical engineering software and analytical tools.
• Experience with industrial-sector projects is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review advanced geotechnical engineering analyses, including foundation design (shallow and deep), slope stability, settlement analysis, and pavement design.
• Review, stamp, and sign geotechnical reports, proposals, and engineering deliverables.
• Interpret field and laboratory data to develop site‑specific engineering recommendations.
• Oversee subsurface investigation programs (drilling, sampling, lab testing).
• Ensure technical accuracy, constructability, code compliance, and best‑practice application.
• Provide geotechnical recommendations for industrial and heavy‑civil projects.
• Develop and review scopes of work, proposals, and complex geotechnical work plans.
• Manage multiple geotechnical projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Maintain strong communication with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Serve as the primary client contact, coordinating meetings and addressing technical inquiries.
• Support cross‑disciplinary collaboration with structural, civil, and construction teams.
• Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers to elevate technical excellence and report quality.
• Provide guidance to laboratory staff and field technicians.
• Support inter-office project coordination and shared resourcing across Texas and Louisiana.
• Contribute to business development, client relationship management, and practice growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Education

MS in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical emphasis)

PhD in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical emphasis)

Job description

DIHO Consulting USA, LLC is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with 10+ years of professional experience to join teams across the Gulf Coast region, including Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Beaumont. The role focuses on technical leadership, complex geotechnical analyses, and project management for industrial and heavy‑civil projects.

A Professional Engineer license is preferred, relocation assistance is available, and opportunities exist for advancement toward division leadership and