Senior Geotechnical engineer- Columbus, OH

A well-established and highly respected engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its growing team.

With a strong reputation for technical excellence and a long history of delivering successful projects, the organization provides geotechnical engineering, construction observation, subsurface investigations, materials testing, and inspection services across a diverse portfolio of transportation, commercial, municipal, and infrastructure projects.

Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to professional growth, the firm provides engineers with meaningful project ownership, diverse technical challenges, strong mentorship, and clear opportunities for long-term career advancement.

This position is ideal for a technically advanced geotechnical engineer who enjoys staying involved in engineering analysis and design while mentoring staff, managing projects, building client relationships, and helping shape the future direction of a growing practice.

A well-established and highly respected engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its growing team.

With a strong reputation for technical excellence and a long history of delivering successful projects, the organization provides geotechnical engineering, construction observation, subsurface investigations, materials testing, and inspection services across a diverse portfolio of transportation, commercial, municipal, and infrastructure projects.

Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to professional growth, the firm provides engineers with meaningful project ownership, diverse technical challenges, strong mentorship, and clear opportunities for long-term career advancement.

This position is ideal for a technically advanced geotechnical engineer who enjoys staying involved in engineering analysis and design while mentoring staff, managing projects, building client relationships, and helping shape the future direction of a growing practice.

• Strong Regional Reputation built on decades of delivering high-quality geotechnical engineering, construction observation, and testing services.

• High-Impact Projects involving foundations, earthwork, pavements, slopes, embankments, transportation infrastructure, commercial developments, and municipal projects.

• Technical Growth Opportunities through exposure to retaining wall design, slope stability analysis, pavement design, foundation engineering, and project management.

• Collaborative Team Environment where engineers, geologists, laboratory personnel, field staff, inspectors, and construction professionals work together to deliver successful projects.

• Hands-On Project Ownership with opportunities to lead investigations, provide recommendations, interact with clients, and influence project outcomes.

• Professional Development & Mentorship supported through seminars, technical training, software development programs, mentoring initiatives, and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

• Long-Term Career Advancement within an established organization that actively invests in employee growth and leadership development.

• Stable Project Pipeline supported by long-standing client relationships across both public and private sectors.

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of geotechnical engineering projects across a wide variety of markets.

You will oversee subsurface investigations, engineering analysis, laboratory review, report preparation, and construction observation activities while working closely with clients, project managers, drilling personnel, and field staff. The position requires sound engineering judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to develop practical, technically defensible solutions.

This role combines technical engineering, project management, field oversight, mentoring, and client interaction, creating an excellent platform for long-term career growth and advancement.

• Lead geotechnical investigations including borings, test pits, subsurface explorations, soil classification, and laboratory testing programs.
• Perform engineering calculations including bearing capacity, settlement analysis, earth pressures, pavement design, foundation evaluations, and slope stability assessments.
• Prepare and review comprehensive geotechnical engineering reports, recommendations,…