Senior Project Engineer - Geotechnical

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Coverage

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group in Reno, Nevada, is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer specializing in geotechnical engineering for critical infrastructure projects. In this role, you will supervise a team, handle engineering analyses, and contribute to the design of deep foundations while ensuring quality control.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, P.E. licensure, and a minimum of ten years' experience in the field. Offered benefits include competitive compensation, health coverage, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of design experience in geotechnical, transmission, or substation engineering.
• Ability to work with moderate supervision and efficiency in a small to medium office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of engineers and support staff.
• Perform engineering analyses for deep foundations and retaining structures.
• Manage project budgets and monitor expenses.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Foundation engineering

Geo-structural engineering

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure

Master’s degree in geotechnical engineering

Tools

LPILE

PLAXIS

RISA

INVENTOR

Job description

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in‑house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right‑of‑Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About This Role

Title: Sr. Project Engineer - Geotechnical

At QISG, we are seeking a Sr. Project Engineer delivering critical infrastructure for North America’s power generation and transmission systems. This role offers the opportunity to apply geotechnical and geo‑structural engineering expertise on large‑scale, design‑build energy projects that are shaping the future of the grid. As a Senior Project Engineer/Engineering Supervisor, you will play a key role in foundation engineering, geotechnical investigations, and the development of innovative, cost‑effective design solutions. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to complex projects from early‑stage analysis through construction, directly impacting the reliability and expansion of essential energy infrastructure.

What You'll Do

• Supervise a team of engineers, designers, and support staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Execute assignments requiring application of standard and advanced engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out geo‑structural engineering tasks.
• Perform engineering analyses for the design of deep foundations (helical piers, drilled shafts, micropiles, driven piles, anchors, and others) and retaining structures utilizing any of the following software: LPILE, GROUP, FAD, GRLWeap, SHAFT, APILE, RISA, INVENTOR, or SPColumn.
• Perform limit‑equilibrium and finite‑element stability modeling for soil and rock slopes and retaining structures utilizing any of the following software: SLIDE, RS2, Plaxis, DIPS, Rocslope, or others.
• Interface closely with other project‑level and senior leadership personnel within the company, including geotechnical, geological, structural, transmission line, substation, civil engineering, GIS, and construction management team members.
• Participate in oversight and management of field subcontractor activities, such as geotechnical drilling and testing and/or forensic studies.
• Develop written reports and/or provide verbal communication of information in a professional and appropriate manner.
• Develop and manage project budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure cost‑effective solutions.
• Implement and oversee quality control procedures to ensure the highest standards of workmanship and materials.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure
• Minimum ten (10) years design experience in the geotechnical, transmission, or substation engineering field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to work with moderate supervision and maximum efficiency in a small or medium‑size office setting
• Master’s degree in the field of geotechnical engineering – preferred

What You'll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the Company’s Human Resources department.