Senior Geotechnical Engineer (PE) — Hybrid | ESOP Ownership

Tappwfs; Washington; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Company-paid medical and dental

Vision, short and long-term disability

Life insurance

FSA and HSA options

PTO and paid holidays

In-house training university

Job summary

Inland Northwest Firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer (PE) to lead projects from proposal to final report in Idaho & Eastern Washington. The role blends technical design with mentorship of EITs and staff, with an ESOP ownership opportunity and a hybrid work model.

Expect shallow and deep foundation design, slope stability, seismic hazard evaluations, and client liaison. Relocation assistance is case-by-case, with multiple office locations in the Inland Northwest region.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license with Idaho and/or Washington and Montana within 30 days of hire.
• 10+ years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience.
• Extensive experience preparing geotechnical reports and recommendations for shallow and deep foundations, pavements, site preparation, and site mitigation.
• Strong background in soil mechanics, geotechnical analysis, and laboratory testing of soil.
• Working knowledge of BoreDM, Settle3D, SLIDE, LPILE, Google Earth, AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication with clients and design teams.
• An acceptable driving record for insurance purposes and willingness to drive to project sites within the service region.
• Bonus: Master's in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering, and experience with Unanet CRM, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Direct geotechnical projects from proposal and field exploration through laboratory analysis, engineering analysis, and final report.
• Evaluate ground conditions and translate them into sound design and construction recommendations.
• Perform shallow and deep foundation designs, slope stability analyses, and seismic hazard evaluations.
• Develop and manage geotechnical laboratory testing programs.
• Peer review geotechnical reports prepared by other engineering staff.
• Mentor EI/EITs and project engineers, and supervise engineering staff, staff engineers, and field technicians on assigned projects.
• Review RFPs, build winning proposals, and serve as the key liaison between clients and the firm.
• Lead client meetings to walk through recommendations before reports are issued, and attend special inspection and project kick-off meetings.
• Monitor project progress and financial performance, and review billing before final invoicing.
• Champion loss prevention best practices using GBA, Terra, and other industry resources.
• Stay active in professional and technical societies.

Job description

Inland Northwest Firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer (PE) to lead projects from proposal to final report in Idaho & Eastern Washington. The role blends technical design with mentorship of EITs and staff, with an ESOP ownership opportunity and a hybrid work model.

Expect shallow and deep foundation design, slope stability, seismic hazard evaluations, and client liaison. Relocation assistance is case-by-case, with multiple office locations in the Inland Northwest region.