Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Marine & Coastal Growth

Baird; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Baird is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical efforts for marine, nearshore, coastal, and hydraulic infrastructure projects. You will contribute to planning, design, and implementation of ports, marinas, and shoreline protection while coordinating across distributed teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, oversee data acquisition campaigns, and help develop proposals and reports. A strong foundation in geotechnical engineering and multi-office collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• M.S. or M.Eng. in Geotechnical Engineering (Ph.D. preferred).
• 10+ years of geotechnical engineering experience for marine, coastal, or hydraulic infrastructure projects.
• P.E. or P.Eng. registration required (multi-state P.E. a plus).
• Expertise in soil/rock mechanics, earthquake engineering, groundwater hydrology, and soil-structure interaction.
• Deep understanding of seismic stability, liquefaction, seepage, and ground improvement techniques.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software such as gINT, APILE, LPILE, PYWALL, GeoStudio (SIGMA/W, SEEP/W, SLOPE/W), PLAXIS, FLAC, Slide, Settle3.
• Working knowledge of marine geostructural engineering codes and standards.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English.
• Proven project management and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert within multi-disciplinary, geographically distributed project teams.
• Provide geotechnical engineering and design support for marine, coastal, and hydraulic infrastructure projects.
• Develop, manage, and supervise geotechnical and geophysical data acquisition campaigns.
• Prepare and review geotechnical work scopes, proposals, and engineering reports.
• Conduct independent quality assurance reviews of historical reports for siting ports and marine terminals.
• Assist in the development of plans and specifications.
• Oversee project delivery from conception to completion.
• Mentor and provide technical oversight for junior and mid-level engineers.
• Collaborate across multiple offices and time zones.
• Participate in proposal preparation and client presentations.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Willingness to travel

Education

M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering

M.Eng. in Geotechnical Engineering

Ph.D. preferred

Tools

gINT

APILE

LPILE

PYWALL

GeoStudio

PLAXIS

FLAC

Slide

Settle3

Job description

Baird is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical efforts for marine, nearshore, coastal, and hydraulic infrastructure projects. You will contribute to planning, design, and implementation of ports, marinas, and shoreline protection while coordinating across distributed teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, oversee data acquisition campaigns, and help develop proposals and reports. A strong foundation in geotechnical engineering and multi-office collaboration is essential.