Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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Are you a seasoned Geotechnical Engineer looking to take your career to the next level? At SLR, we are seeking a passionate expert to lead our geotechnical practice in Cheshire, Connecticut. Our Geotech team has extensive experience in geotechnical engineering for new construction and rehabilitation projects, including buildings, pavements, rock excavation, bridges, slope stability, athletic playing fields, forensic investigations, retaining walls, dams, and excavation support systems, from feasibility studies to final design and construction‑phase inspections.

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
• Salary range: $100,000 - $120,000, with final compensation commensurate with education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full‑time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• Build and maintain relationships with clients to achieve sustained revenue growth.
• Achieve business financial targets.
• Manage overall project/program budgets, schedules, client satisfaction, and internal/contract requirements.
• Demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of project management and effective delegation and oversight of group or program tasks and goals.
• Provide senior review of technical or promotional communications prepared by staff.
• Promote cross‑selling of SLR technical services.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Manage junior staff.
• Collaborate with project managers in civil, structural, water resource, construction, and transportation engineering teams.

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering.
• Master’s degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical specialty preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in subsurface exploration and testing programs, analysis, and design across a wide variety of geotechnical engineering applications, including dam investigations and design.
• Preparation of technical reports, specifications, and plans for foundations, retaining walls, dams, and other geotechnical aspects of construction.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Connecticut.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license to travel to job sites.
• Field orientation and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Consultant‑minded professional with a keen understanding of client value generation and business drivers.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop rapport and credibility.
• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and multi‑tasking skills.
• Self‑directed and highly motivated team player.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be. SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affi­rmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.

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