Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Lead Projects (Remote)

Rimkus Consulting Group; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability Coverage

Training & Development

Work From Home

Job summary

Rimkus Consulting Group seeks an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to lead investigations, analyses, and designs for infrastructure projects. You will manage field investigations, supervise staff, and coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

The role requires PE license (preferred) with 15+ years of geotechnical experience and travel to project sites. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• PE license preferred.
• 15+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical principles, soil/rock mechanics, slope stability, settlement analysis, earthquake, pavement engineering, and groundwater hydrogeology.
• Experience with geotechnical investigations, foundation design, retaining structures, earthwork, and construction materials testing.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software including slope stability, pile modeling, and site response analysis tools.
• Familiarity with geotechnical standards, guidelines, and deliverables preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and reviewing technical work.
• Successful past testimony history (either trials or depositions) a plus.
• Ability to travel to project sites and access active construction sites in varying environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical investigations, analyses, and design for infrastructure and transportation projects including bridges, highways, railways, airports, pipelines, and commercial developments.
• Plan and oversee subsurface explorations, laboratory testing, instrumentation monitoring, and geotechnical data interpretation.
• Perform analyses and design for foundations, retaining walls, slope stability, seepage, earthwork, and seismic/geohazard mitigation.
• Provide geotechnical support during construction activities including grading, pile driving, drilled shafts, trenching, and foundation construction.
• Review and approve geotechnical reports, construction documents, and consultant designs.
• Develop project scopes, proposals, budgets, and schedules for geotechnical investigations and design services.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, government agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success and compliance with applicable standards.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technical staff while supporting quality assurance initiatives and professional development.
• Support business development efforts and maintain strong client relationships through responsive technical leadership and project delivery.

Skills

Geotechnical experience

Geotechnical principles

Soil & rock mechanics

Slope stability

Settlement analysis

Earthquake engineering

Pavement engineering

Groundwater hydrogeology

Geotechnical investigations

Foundation design

Retaining structures

Earthwork

Materials testing

Slope stability software

Pile modeling

Site response analysis

Geotechnical standards

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Mentoring

Reviewing technical work

Testimony history

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

PE license

Tools

Slope stability software

Pile modeling

Site response analysis tools

Job description

Rimkus Consulting Group seeks an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to lead investigations, analyses, and designs for infrastructure projects. You will manage field investigations, supervise staff, and coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

The role requires PE license (preferred) with 15+ years of geotechnical experience and travel to project sites. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits apply.