Sr. Geotechnical Engineer

Description

This position is local remote - must reside within a 50 mile radius within one of the office locations:
Hayden/Coeur d'Alene Idaho, Lewiston Idaho, Meridian/Boise Idaho, Spokane Washington, or Tri-Cities Washington (Richland, Kennewick, Pasco). Travel to customer sites within the region as required.

Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000/yr.

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for managing geotechnical projects, geotechnical report preparation, geotechnical proposal preparation, and performing basic and complex geotechnical calculations. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will be a mentor to other junior geotechnical staff and may supervise other engineers and geologists. This is an exempt salaried position that reports to the Engineering Services Manager / Area Manager.

• Direct and execute geotechnical project assignments including proposal preparation, engineering analysis, report preparation, field exploration and laboratory analysis.
• Evaluate ground conditions and understand their impact on design and construction.
• Perform shallow and deep foundation designs, slope stability analyses, and seismic hazard evaluations.
• Peer review geotechnical reports prepared by other geotechnical engineering staff.
• Develop and manage geotechnical laboratory testing programs.

• May supervise engineering department staff, including full employee life cycle.
• Provide mentorship to EI/EITs and help professionally develop staff and project engineers.
• In conjunction with the Testing Services Manager, responsible for supervising field and office activities of staff engineer(s), and field technicians for assigned projects.

• Manage all stages of project execution, from initial planning to final completion, ensuring compliance with contract terms and deliverables.
• Review requests for proposals (RFPs), develop and finalize proposals, and act as a liaison between clients and company.
• Attend geotechnical special inspection and project kick‑off meetings.
• Monitor progress of services and financial performance on projects.
• Attend meetings with clients to discuss recommendations prior to submitting reports. Provide clients with clarifications or modifications as necessary.
• Regularly communicate with clients to ensure quality of services, exceptional staff performance, and address client concerns and expectations.
• Review billing data prior to issuance of final invoices to clients.
• Perform project file maintenance according to approved guidelines.
• Responsible for loss prevention practices in providing services.
• Responsible for reviewing GBA, Terra, and other pertinent loss prevention information, and incorporating best practices into day‑to‑day activities.

• Participate in professional societies/organizations/activities.
• Actively participate in professional and technical organizations as approved by Engineering Services Manager.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• BS degree in Civil Engineering (Masters in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering preferred).
• Registration as Professional Engineer (PE) in the states of Idaho and/or Washington and Montana within 30 days of employment, as well as maintain professional registrations in the state(s) in which they practice.
• 10+ years of relevant experience required.
• Extensive experience in geotechnical report preparation and development of geotechnical recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with client and design team during design and construction phases of a project.
• Proficient in project management with proven ability to meet business goals.
• Extensive background in soil mechanics with extensive knowledge of geotechnical analysis and laboratory testing of soil.
• Extensive experience and understanding in the provision of geotechnical engineering recommendations/soil parameters for shallow and deep foundations, pavements, site preparation and site mitigation.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and ensure accountability in project teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of geotechnical engineering software, including:
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