Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Seismic & Performance‑Based Design

GeoWorld; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 111,400 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Annual performance bonuses

Job summary

A leading geotechnical engineering firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Seattle. This role involves leading and mentoring a team, managing complex projects, and contributing to innovative geotechnical solutions. The candidate should possess a deep understanding of seismic design, nonlinear modeling, and client relationship management. Strong leadership skills and a PE license are essential. A competitive salary range of $111,400 to $167,000 annually is offered, depending on experience and performance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with dynamic numerical modeling or related professional experience.
• PE license required.
• Strong proficiency with FLAC and PLAXIS.
• Proven leadership and mentorship skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management activities including budgets and scopes.
• Serve as a senior technical resource in modeling and analysis.
• Mentor and develop junior staff.
• Participate in business development and client relationship maintenance.
• Prepare high-quality technical documentation.

Skills

Seismic design

Nonlinear deformation modeling

Dynamic numerical modeling

Leadership

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

FLAC

PLAXIS

Job description

A leading geotechnical engineering firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Seattle. This role involves leading and mentoring a team, managing complex projects, and contributing to innovative geotechnical solutions. The candidate should possess a deep understanding of seismic design, nonlinear modeling, and client relationship management. Strong leadership skills and a PE license are essential. A competitive salary range of $111,400 to $167,000 annually is offered, depending on experience and performance.