Senior Geotechnical Engineer

SENIOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

LOCATION:

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, TX – Hybrid/Remote flexibility

SALARY: $150,000 - $180,000 annually

BENEFITS:
Comprehensive package including employer-supported medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match (no waiting period); supplemental and voluntary benefits; and paid time off and holidays.

Foresight is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing team in a highly visible, client‑facing leadership role. We’re looking for someone who is equally passionate about delivering high‑quality technical work and building strong client relationships.

In this role, you’ll lead complex infrastructure projects while playing a key role in growing our geotechnical practice across Texas, developing client partnerships, identifying opportunities, and helping win new work. You’ll take ownership of relationships, contribute to business strategy, and directly impact the expansion of our services, all while working alongside a collaborative, forward‑thinking team to shape technical direction, mentor staff, and serve as a visible representative of Foresight in client meetings, industry events, and project pursuits.

• Proactively build and strengthen client relationships, identify opportunities, and position Foresight to win and expand work across Texas.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for key clients, including federal, state, local, and private sector partners.
• Identify, pursue, and help win new business opportunities, including preparing proposals, responding to RFQs/RFPs, and participating in interviews and presentations.
• Maintain and expand relationships with existing clients through consistent communication, high‑quality service delivery, and proactive problem solving.
• Represent Foresight in industry events, conferences, and client settings to enhance visibility, expand market presence, and strengthen relationships.
• Leverage your professional network and industry presence to generate leads, support pursuits, and contribute to strategic growth initiatives.

• Lead the strategy, planning, and delivery of geotechnical engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with industry standards.
• Develop geotechnical analyses and design recommendations for slope stability, foundations, retaining walls, and subgrade stabilization.
• Oversee field investigations and supervise the review and preparation of geotechnical reports, boring logs, and laboratory data summaries.
• Set and uphold technical standards to ensure quality and consistency across all deliverables through peer reviews and technical audits.

• Oversee project scopes, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful delivery and client satisfaction.
• Direct project tasks, monitor progress, and allocate resources to ensure timely, high‑quality, and cost‑effective delivery.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including roadway, structural, and environmental engineers, to integrate geotechnical solutions into broader project designs.
• Manage subcontractors and drilling crews, ensuring safety, efficiency, and data quality.
• Track project performance metrics and prepare internal and client‑facing reports.

• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff, providing technical development and career growth.
• Lead internal training sessions and knowledge‑sharing initiatives to strengthen team capabilities.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive team culture that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Contribute to the development and refinement of internal standards, procedures, and best practices for geotechnical engineering.
• Support leadership in identifying emerging trends, technologies, and market opportunities.
• Assist in long‑term planning and growth for Foresight’s geotechnical services.

• A technically strong, client‑facing engineer who thrives on building relationships and winning new work.
• Confident representing the firm in meetings, proposals, and industry settings.
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