Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Leadership & Ownership Path

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K retirement plan

Employee ownership

Generous benefits

Job summary

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in the Brookfield, WI area (potentially Oak Brook, IL) to lead geotechnical projects across buildings, bridges, water resources, and more.

The role includes client representation, proposal and report development, and ongoing staff mentorship. The ideal candidate will have a PE, 10+ years of geotechnical experience, and strong project management skills, with an emphasis on communication and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering is required (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience since college graduation.
• P.E. licensure required and experience with financial project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and manage day-to-day execution of geotechnical projects.
• Represent the company with clients through proposal, contract, and project performance phases.
• Provide business development support and market strategy input to clients.
• Prepare proposals and review geotechnical reports with Principal guidance.
• Mentor staff and oversee staff training and reviews.
• Manage project contractual and financial issues, including scope changes and billing processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Leadership

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SEEP/W

SLOPE/W

SIGMA/W

GRLWEAP

P-Y Wall

L-Pile

A-Pile

Plaxis

Job description

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in the Brookfield, WI area (potentially Oak Brook, IL) to lead geotechnical projects across buildings, bridges, water resources, and more.

The role includes client representation, proposal and report development, and ongoing staff mentorship. The ideal candidate will have a PE, 10+ years of geotechnical experience, and strong project management skills, with an emphasis on communication and risk management.