Senior Geotechnical Engineer—Leadership & Ownership Path

Geoengineer; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary DOE

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Public holidays

Overtime pay

Bonuses

401(k) match

Employee ownership potential

Job summary

PND Engineers, Inc. seeks an experienced geotechnical leader in Anchorage to guide a team of geotechnical engineers and support an on-site AASHTO soil testing lab across diverse projects. You will provide technical leadership, review work from Alaska and Lower 48, and mentor junior staff.

The role requires 12+ years in geotechnical consulting, an active PE license, and strong report writing. Travel across Alaska and other regions is expected, with opportunity for ownership progression over time.

Qualifications

• Twelve+ years in geotechnical consulting with project delivery experience.
• Active PE license; Alaska licensure within six months if not already held.
• Experience with cold-regions and permafrost/arctic engineering preferred.
• Proven ability to lead project teams and mentor staff.
• Strong writing and oral communication; overview and review of reports.
• Willingness to travel within Alaska and other regions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small Anchorage geotechnical team and on-site soil testing lab support.
• Provide technical review for projects across Alaska and Lower 48.
• Offer day-to-day technical leadership for geotechnical group.
• Mentor engineers and assist staff development and hiring.
• Direct geological analyses, foundation, slope, permafrost and seismic design.
• Plan onshore/offshore investigations from urban to remote settings.
• Translate field/lab results into reports and defend technical work.
• Serve as engineer of record or senior reviewer as appropriate.
• Lead project teams: scope, schedule, approach, client expectations, fees.
• Contribute to practice development and business development efforts.

Education

Master of science in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree with exceptional geotechnical record

Active PE license (Alaska preferred / able to obtain in 6 months)

Job description

PND Engineers, Inc. seeks an experienced geotechnical leader in Anchorage to guide a team of geotechnical engineers and support an on-site AASHTO soil testing lab across diverse projects. You will provide technical leadership, review work from Alaska and Lower 48, and mentor junior staff.

The role requires 12+ years in geotechnical consulting, an active PE license, and strong report writing. Travel across Alaska and other regions is expected, with opportunity for ownership progression over time.