Geotechnical Engineer

Project Geotechnical Engineer - Louisville, KY

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services. We are seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to join our Louisville, KY team. The successful candidate will hold a PE license in Kentucky or Indiana.

Atlas offers a collaborative environment where engineers contribute to a range of projects across public and private sectors. Our heart‑led approach prioritizes quality and safety.

• Effectively manage projects, resources, and staff while providing expert technical guidance in geotechnical engineering across diverse projects and ensuring strict adherence to applicable guidelines.
• Perform geotechnical design, investigation, and analysis for buildings and infrastructure projects, including residential/commercial buildings, bridges, highways, railways, airports, pipelines, and levees/basins.
• Direct and supervise subsurface explorations, laboratory testing, and data interpretation to ensure high‑quality, timely, and within‑budget delivery of projects.
• Perform design and analysis for shallow and deep foundations, earthworks recommendations, slope stability and seepage analyses, lateral earth pressure calculations, and other pertinent analyses.
• Supervise and lead geotechnical support during construction of foundations, grading, utility trenching, and other earthwork operations.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and governmental personnel to address all geotechnical concerns comprehensively.
• Mentor and train junior geotechnical engineers and foster their professional development.
• Play an active role in professional associations.

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; a master’s in geotechnical engineering is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering practice with emphasis on design, analysis, field investigation, and construction supervision.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Kentucky or Indiana.
• Local experience and familiarity with local engineering practice.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team‑based working.
• Geotechnical background including principles of soil and rock mechanics, pavement engineering, and groundwater hydrology.
• Experience in construction oversight for foundation and pavement construction and earthwork observation.
• Experience with geotechnical engineering software;
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• Familiarity with AASHTO standards, guidelines, and deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small to medium‑scale projects and manage field geologists and engineers.

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check for clearance to work on various private and government facilities.

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program including health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

• Life: We enhance quality of life and value people and safety above all else.
• Heart: We act with compassion, empathy and respect.
• Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
• Mastery: We strive for the highest quality, ensuring greatness inspires all our work.

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

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