Senior Geotechnical Lead – Water Resources & Dams

Webuildidaho; Kirkland (WA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Program including health

Stock ownership potential

9 paid holidays

Generous PTO

401(k) and match

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. seeks a Geotechnical Senior Managing Engineer with a strong technical foundation to lead soil and rock investigations across water-related projects such as dams, hydropower, and water treatment. The role spans feasibility through commissioning.

You will mentor mid-level and junior staff, manage client relationships, and collaborate with practice leads to pursue opportunities. Hybrid/remote options available with up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Geological, or Civil Engineering required.
• Master’s degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering or related field preferred; Ph.D. is a plus.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in geotechnical engineering or related field.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and large-scale environmental restoration projects.
• Proficiency in geotechnical modeling software and engineering design tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, writing, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20% per month.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage geotechnical investigations including soil and rock core logging and lab testing.
• Analyze field data, as-built plans, and reports to define conditions for design.
• Manage geotechnical modeling and analysis using industry standard software.
• Mentor staff and perform QA/QC reviews of work.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and contribute to marketing efforts.
• Identify opportunities, prepare proposals, and work with leads to pursue water resources projects.
• Control project scope, schedule, and costs using change management processes.
• Identify risks and constraints using historical data and expert judgement.
• Lead multi-discipline teams across water resources projects.
• Develop designs for infrastructure projects including pipelines, storage, and pump stations.
• Provide planning, design, and construction support for water infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with dam safety personnel as SME for inspections and risk analyses.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Civil engineering

Project management

Team leadership

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering

PhD (a plus)

Tools

Slide2

RS2

Settle3

LPILE

APILE

GROUP

Job description

McMillen, Inc. seeks a Geotechnical Senior Managing Engineer with a strong technical foundation to lead soil and rock investigations across water-related projects such as dams, hydropower, and water treatment. The role spans feasibility through commissioning.

You will mentor mid-level and junior staff, manage client relationships, and collaborate with practice leads to pursue opportunities. Hybrid/remote options available with up to 20% travel.