Geotechnical Engineer - Project Manager

Geotechnical Engineer, P.E.

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer, P.E., to join our growing team in Bridgeport, West Virginia. This is an opportunity for an experienced geotechnical professional to lead complex investigations and design efforts, mentor staff, and play a key role in shaping geotechnical solutions across a wide range of projects, including energy, infrastructure, and site development.

You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects while continuing to grow your technical expertise and leadership influence.

• 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

At CEC, you'll be part of a team that focuses on thoughtful design, collaboration, and project delivery while offering a clear path for career advancement. Our Bridgeport office has grown to over 130 professionals and supports a wide variety of projects across the region.

If you're looking for more ownership, impact, and opportunity to grow within a high-performing team, this is an opportunity to continue building your career in a meaningful way.

• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) 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

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women…