Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Qualified Professional and Technical; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualified Professional and Technical in Glen Allen, VA is seeking a licensed Staff Geotechnical Engineer (PE) to manage geotechnical projects, oversee investigations, and seal reports.

The role collaborates with technicians, EITs, PMs and clients to ensure safety, accuracy, and compliance with codes and standards; travel to sites as needed; active Virginia PE required or comity eligible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia or ability to obtain through comity.
• Five or more years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Experience with field investigations, laboratory testing, and engineering analysis.
• Valid driver’s license with a positive driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical engineering projects from proposal through completion.
• Perform and oversee subsurface investigations and geotechnical evaluations.
• Review field logs, laboratory data, and testing results for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare, review, and seal geotechnical engineering reports, calculations, and recommendations.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to EITs and field technicians.
• Support third-party and special inspection services as required.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure adherence to company standards, safety requirements, and quality control procedures.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Field investigations

Laboratory testing

Engineering analysis

Job description

Staff Geotechnical Engineer (PE)

Direct Hire

Glen Allen/Richmond area

Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. The client is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an existing employment visa for this position.

Position Overview

Seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to serve as a Staff Geotechnical Engineer. This role is responsible for managing geotechnical engineering projects, providing technical oversight, sealing engineering documents, and supporting construction materials testing and special inspection services. The Staff Geotechnical Engineer works closely with engineering technicians, EITs, project managers, and clients to ensure projects are executed safely, accurately, and in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute geotechnical engineering projects from proposal through completion
• Perform and oversee subsurface investigations and geotechnical evaluations
• Review field logs, laboratory data, and testing results for accuracy and compliance
• Prepare, review, and seal geotechnical engineering reports, calculations, and recommendations
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to EITs and field technicians
• Support third-party and special inspection services as required
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• Ensure adherence to company standards, safety requirements, and quality control procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’ s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia or ability to obtain through comity
• Five or more years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering
• Experience with field investigations, laboratory testing, and engineering analysis
• Valid driver’ s license with a positive driving record
• Ability to perform site visits and limited field work as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with construction materials testing and special inspections
• Familiarity with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and local jurisdiction requirements
• Prior experience supervising EITs or technical staff
• Strong report writing and technical review skills