Sr. Geotechnical Engineer | Department Manager

CTL Engineering, Inc.

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

ESOP

401K plan

Job summary

CTL Engineering, Inc. seeks a Sr. Geotechnical Engineer to lead the Geotech Department from our Brunswick, OH office. You will guide geotechnical explorations, manage projects, mentor staff, and collaborate with agencies and clients to deliver customized studies and reports.

The role emphasizes leadership, QA/QC, and regional project delivery with limited travel within a 60–90 mile radius of the office.

Qualifications

12+ years of experience in consulting engineering on civil projects.
P.E. credentialing is required.
Experience with lab supervision and QA/QC is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform geotechnical explorations, site characterizations, slope stability assessments.
Train and supervise lab technicians; maintain equipment calibration.
Mentor engineers and oversee project teams.
As Department Manager, oversee northern OH operations, P&L, and scheduling.
Prepare geotechnical reports and coordinate subsurface investigations.
Interact with clients on technical aspects and ensure QA/QC.

Skills

Geotech software

Project leadership

Reading drawings

Strong communication

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Geotechnical Eng / Engineering Geology (plus)

Tools

Geotech software

Job description

Sr. Geotechnical Engineer | Geotech Department Manager

CTL Engineering is an award winning, full service consulting engineering firm with (15) locations across OH, IN, WV, KY, NC, SC, and VA with a rich history over our (98) years in business. We provide civil/site design and land surveying, environmental, geotechnical, construction administration & inspection, accident reconstruction, roofing/building envelope, A/V system design, troubleshooting & installation, transportation design (bridge/roadway), and specialized testing services to the construction industry. We are looking for a PE-credentialed Sr. Geotechnical Engineer who will be a key member, and Department Lead, of the Geotech Team in performing geotechnical explorations and investigations for our clients. You’ll leverage your extensive expertise and creative problem-solving skills while collaborating closely with institutions/municipal agencies, Architects, Engineers, Developers, and project teams to deliver customized geotechnical studies, reports, and solutions. From initial concept development to final execution, this role will guide projects through every stage of the land profile evaluation process, ensuring seamless integration and optimal results. If you are passionate about staying ahead of industry trends, enjoy problem-solving, and have a creative approach to the geotechnical field, we want to hear from you! This is more than a job posting … it's an invitation to bring your expertise to a company where innovation and passion converge seamlessly.

Highlights

Interesting projects ranging from infrastructure, industrial, commercial, and "one-off"/unique engineering.
Typically, the projects are primarily focused on DOT-related (roadway) and airport/runway.
Projects are typically located within a 60-90 mile radius of the company office - but extensive travel is uncommon and no/very rare overnight travel is the norm.
A company vehicle can be provided or reimbursement for personal vehicle use.
The role will be based out of our Brunswick office (southern Cleveland).

Responsibilities

Performing geotechnical explorations, site characterizations, slope stability assessments, and risk evaluation on developments.
Training and supervision of lab technicians, maintenance of quality reviews and certifications, management of equipment inventory and calibration, client marketing and proposal preparation.
Training and development of lesser-experienced Engineers (EIs and new PEs).
As the (north Ohio) Department Manager - you'll be overseeing the northern OH region ( re: operations, P&L, scheduling, oversight ) and serving in both a personal production, and management, capacity.
Tracking project progress in both timeline and budget/profit-loss capacities.
Assisting Marketing with the technical aspects in generating proposals.
Overseeing quality of work submitted (QA/QC).
Providing direction on a project to project basis – i.e. preparing lab testing assignments, reviewing documents, and testing results for content and accuracy.
Preparing geotechnical engineering reports.
Interacting with clients on technical aspects of the projects.
Reviewing soils laboratory test results.
Assisting in planning and the execution of subsurface investigation programs - including the understanding of project design plans, locating test borings at project sites, coordinating underground utility clearance.
Design development and analysis of earth embankments, earth retaining structures and anchoring systems.
Performing analysis and design of shallow and deep foundations and slope stability evaluations.
Monitoring and enforcing quality control standards and specifications.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Strong communication skills.
Ability to read design drawings.
Ability to meet schedules.
Experience with common geotechnical software or be able to utilize software with minimal training.
Self-motivated, reliable, quality minded, and detail oriented.

Minimum Qualifications