Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Seattle, WA (Pacific NW)

Work Setting: Hybrid office and field; travel to project sites throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide (~10–15%)

Relocation: Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

Base Salary: $124,000 – $199,000 depending on experience

Bonus: Annual bonus eligibility

Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and comprehensive employer benefits package

Position Summary

The Managing Geotechnical Engineer is a senior-level leadership role focused on delivering complex geotechnical solutions across coastal, marine, environmental remediation, and infrastructure projects. This position blends hands-on technical expertise with project leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and mentorship.

This role will support and grow a geotechnical practice working on challenging waterfront development, slope stabilization, foundation systems, and restoration-related engineering projects. The successful candidate will contribute to both project execution and technical excellence, while also engaging in client-facing work and supporting business growth initiatives.

This is an opportunity for a technically strong engineer who wants to remain hands-on while progressing into broader leadership responsibilities within a nationally recognized environmental consulting environment.

What You’ll Do

• Perform and oversee geotechnical analyses for coastal, waterfront, and environmental remediation projects
• Support design and engineering for slope stabilization, foundation systems, and marine structures
• Prepare technical studies, calculations, and engineering reports
• Develop and review design documents, specifications, and cost estimates
• Provide technical input on complex geotechnical challenges across multidisciplinary teams
• Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables
• Lead task assignments, team coordination, and contractor management
• Support proposal development and participate in scope definition
• Coordinate with internal teams and subconsultants across disciplines
• Develop and execute field investigation programs and testing plans
• Support construction observation, documentation, and troubleshooting
• Work across both upland and in-water project environments
• Mentor junior engineering staff and provide technical guidance

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical focus preferred); Master’s degree strongly preferred
• 10–12+ years of geotechnical engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (WA preferred or ability to obtain)
• Strong experience in geotechnical design, analysis, and construction support
• Background in coastal, marine, environmental, or complex geotechnical projects
• Proven project management and client interaction experience
• Strong communication and technical writing skill



Preferred Qualifications(Not Required)

• Seismic geotechnical experience (highly valued for Pacific Northwest projects)
• Experience with waterfront development, environmental remediation, or restoration projects
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams (environmental, civil, water resources)
• Familiarity with Pacific Northwest geotechnical conditions
• Prior mentorship or informal leadership experience

What You Get

• Competitive base salary in the $124K–$158K range
• Annual bonus plan with eligibility to earn performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Opportunity to work on high-impact coastal, environmental, and infrastructure projects
• Exposure to complex, technically challenging geotechnical work (not “cookie-cutter” projects)
• Clear path toward leadership and expanded responsibilities over time
• Collaborative, technically driven work environment with strong mentorship culture