Senior Geotechnical Lead Engineer (Hybrid)

Fugro-Geoteam AS; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Fugro Land Site Screening & Consulting seeks a Principal Engineer to lead geotechnical projects in the United States, from planning through construction support. The role requires 15+ years of experience, California PE and GE licenses, and strong client leadership to drive technical excellence, quality, safety, and profitable delivery across multidisciplinary teams.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets, and build long-term client relationships while ensuring compliance with regulations and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience leading geotechnical projects.
• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering; professional licenses CA PE and GE.
• Strong leadership, client management and communication skills.
• Experience with planning, design and construction support.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex geotechnical projects from planning to construction support.
• Direct project execution, budgets, milestones and staffing.
• Mentor engineering staff and foster technical excellence.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Geotechnical engineering

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

PE license (CA)

GE license (CA)

Master’s/PhD desirable in Geotech

Tools

Microsoft Office

Geotechnical software (Plaxis/Abaqus)

Job description

Fugro Land Site Screening & Consulting seeks a Principal Engineer to lead geotechnical projects in the United States, from planning through construction support. The role requires 15+ years of experience, California PE and GE licenses, and strong client leadership to drive technical excellence, quality, safety, and profitable delivery across multidisciplinary teams.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets, and build long-term client relationships while ensuring compliance with regulations and