Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Soils SME) P.E

LVI Associates; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Gas card

Relocation assistance

Job summary

LVI Associates seeks a Senior Geotechnical Project Manager / SME (PE) to join the South Florida team in Port St. Lucie or West Palm Beach, FL. Base salary $130,000–$160,000 plus a $600+ monthly vehicle allowance, gas card, and relocation assistance.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in geotechnical engineering, Florida-specific soils experience, strong project management, and excellent client-facing skills. PE license required; mentorship and business development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Proven project management experience.
• Strong understanding of Florida geotechnical conditions and design practices.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical projects from proposal through delivery
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert on Florida soils and foundations
• Prepare and review geotechnical reports, recommendations, and engineering analyses
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project staff
• Interface directly with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
• Support business development efforts and maintain existing client relationships
• Provide technical oversight on residential, commercial, DOT, and infrastructure projects
• Coordinate field investigations, laboratory testing programs, and engineering recommendations

Skills

Geotechnical engineering experience

Project management experience

Florida soils knowledge

Client interaction

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Project Manager / SME (PE)

Locations: Port St. Lucie, FL or West Palm Beach, FL
Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 Base + Vehicle Allowance ($600+/month) + Gas Card + Relocation Assistance

Are you the engineer that other geotechnical professionals call when they need an answer?

A leading national consulting engineering firm is looking to add a Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager to its growing South Florida team. With 1,000+ employees across Florida and a significant presence throughout the Southeast, this organization continues to expand its footprint across transportation, commercial, residential, and infrastructure markets.

This is an opportunity to join a company that can tailor a career path around your strengths, whether your long-term goals are technical leadership, client development, operations management, or office leadership.

The Opportunity

Senior Geotechnical Project Manager / SME (PE)

Locations: Port St. Lucie, FL or West Palm Beach, FL
Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 Base + Vehicle Allowance ($600+/month) + Gas Card + Relocation Assistance

Are you the engineer that other geotechnical professionals call when they need an answer?

A leading national consulting engineering firm is looking to add a Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager to its growing South Florida team. With 1,000+ employees across Florida and a significant presence throughout the Southeast, this organization continues to expand its footprint across transportation, commercial, residential, and infrastructure markets.

This is an opportunity to join a company that can tailor a career path around your strengths, whether your long-term goals are technical leadership, client development, operations management, or office leadership.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a respected geotechnical professional with strong Florida experience who enjoys balancing technical excellence, client interaction, mentoring, and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical projects from proposal through delivery
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert on Florida soils and foundations
• Prepare and review geotechnical reports, recommendations, and engineering analyses
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project staff
• Interface directly with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
• Support business development efforts and maintain existing client relationships
• Provide technical oversight on residential, commercial, DOT, and infrastructure projects
• Coordinate field investigations, laboratory testing programs, and engineering recommendations

Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 8+ years of geotechnical engineering experience
• Strong understanding of Florida geotechnical conditions and design practices
• Proven project management experience
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to mentor and develop junior staff
• Experience working on a mix of commercial, transportation, residential, and infrastructure projects

What's in it for You?

• $130,000 - $160,000 base salary
• $600+ monthly vehicle allowance
• Gas card
• Relocation assistance available
• Strong pipeline of work across multiple service lines
• Flexible career progression into technical leadership, seller-doer, or management tracks
• Backing of a well-established national organization with substantial resources and market presence
• Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the South Florida geotechnical practice

If you're a respected geotechnical engineer looking for a platform where your expertise can genuinely influence a growing operation, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.