Senior Geotechnical Engineer, P.E

About the job Senior Geotechnical Engineer, P.E.

Position:
Senior Geotechnical Engineer, P.E.

Location:
Fort Wayne, Indiana

Description

The client is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer, P.E. to join a growing geotechnical and construction-materials testing practice in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role requires a strong technical leader who can manage a team, oversee client projects, and ensure high-quality deliverables across the Midwest.

This is a hands‑on leadership role in a fast‑paced environment where efficiency, technical accuracy, and direct communication are valued. The position offers the opportunity to lead complex projects while mentoring the next generation of engineers.

• Lead and manage a team of geotechnical engineers, geologists, and materials testing professionals.
• Oversee proposal development, client communication, and overall project execution.
• Review lab and field data, prepare, and approve geotechnical reports.
• Provide engineers.
• Perform occasional field visits to assess site conditions.
• Maintain technical accuracy, quality control, and client satisfaction.
• Oversee daily logs, field reports, and compliance with project standards.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Active P.E. license U.S. state).
• 510+ years of geotechnical engineering and construction-materials testing experience.
• Proven leadership managing engineers, geologists, and technicians.
• Strong background in proposal writing, client relations, and report preparation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to relocate to Fort Wayne, IN.

• P.E. license in IN, MI, OH, or IL.
• Regional experience in the Midwest.
• Experience working with municipalities, contractors, architects, and excavators.
• Prior involvement in hiring and mentoring junior engineers.