Geotechnical Engineer - Project Manager

About the job

Critical Path Consultants is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer, P.E. to join our clients growing team in Bridgeport, West Virginia. This is an opportunity for an experienced geotechnical professional to combine technical expertise, project leadership, and client relationship management while helping support the continued growth of our geotechnical practice throughout the region.

Our Bridgeport office is one of the region's fastest growing multidisciplinary engineering offices, bringing together more than 130 engineers, scientists, surveyors, and technical professionals. In this role, you'll collaborate with experts across civil engineering, transportation, environmental, water resources, survey, and construction services.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, our client offers a unique opportunity to build long-term wealth while taking ownership of meaningful projects and helping develop the next generation of geotechnical professionals. You'll join an established team with a strong project backlog, diverse technical challenges, and the resources needed to continue expanding your technical and leadership capabilities.

If you're looking for greater ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to grow your influence within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, our client provides the platform, support, and flexibility to make a lasting impact while continuing to advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies throughout all phases of project delivery
• Support proposal development, project scoping, and client relationship management
• Oversee field drilling and sampling operations, ensuring quality and safety in data collection
• Prepare and review boring logs, laboratory testing programs, and geotechnical data analysis
• Lead and contribute to the design of geotechnical elements including foundations, slopes, and retaining structures
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, and project documentation
• Provide geotechnical input across a variety of projects, including building foundations, landslide remediation, and infrastructure improvements
• Oversee construction materials testing services, including earthwork, concrete, foundations, masonry, and pavements
• Mentor and support junior engineers, geologists, and field staff
• Lead and manage geotechnical subsurface investigations, including planning, coordination, and execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in West Virginia or ability to gain reciprocity
• 8+ years of geotechnical engineering experience, preferably within a consulting environment
• Experience managing geotechnical investigations and leading technical project work
• Strong experience with geotechnical analysis, report preparation, and foundation design
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with clients and project teams

What our client offers

• Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates
• 100% employee-owned firm with a clear path to ownership within your first year of employment
• Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including paid overtime, performance bonuses, and stock ownership
• 55% of profits distributed through employee bonuses
• Opportunity to take on leadership and mentorship responsibilities within a growing practice
• Diverse project portfolio across geotechnical, energy, infrastructure, and site development sectors
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
• Comprehensive benefits starting day one (healthcare, dental, vision), along with a 401(k) with a company match beginning the first of the month following your start date
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that supports innovation and continued professional growth

Since 2016 and over $3M in sales in 2025 alone, Critical Path Consultants, Inc (CPC Staffing) specializes in sourcing elite engineering and technical professionals for long-term, high-level roles — from project management and controls and engineering (mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, etc.), to industry-specific experts. We understand complex workplaces and deliver talent that drives innovation, safety, and precision across sectors like energy, aerospace, and software.

We go beyond quick fills by building strategic partnerships that support workforce continuity. Our curated network of credentialed professionals ensures clients receive smart, qualified talent who seamlessly integrate into specialized teams and elevate mission-critical projects.