Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Transportation & Mining

GeoWorld; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Generous PTO

Job summary

STRATA, a geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing consulting firm, seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead complex projects in the Salt Lake City and greater Utah region. The role emphasizes client engagement, contract review, and delivering technically robust solutions.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, driving business development, and ensuring project execution with tight schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• 15+ years of engineering experience, with at least 10 years in consulting and project management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead marketing and business development strategies.
• Evaluate potential project opportunities and respond to client proposal requests.
• Prepare and review contracts.
• Develop scopes of work and associated budgets.
• Oversee technical analyses and deliverables.
• Create innovative, technically sound solutions for client needs.

Skills

Business development

Contract review

Scope development

Budgeting

Project management

Technical oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Job description

STRATA, a geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing consulting firm, seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead complex projects in the Salt Lake City and greater Utah region. The role emphasizes client engagement, contract review, and delivering technically robust solutions.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, driving business development, and ensuring project execution with tight schedules and budgets.