Senior Geotechnical Engineer

An established engineering consulting firm in the St. Louis metro area is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its growing team. With a strong reputation across Missouri and Illinois, the firm provides geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, environmental consulting, and development services to a diverse range of public and private sector clients. Projects span commercial, industrial, infrastructure, healthcare, education, aviation, and federal sectors.

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This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects, build client relationships, contribute to business development efforts, and play a key role in the continued growth of the geotechnical practice.

Location: St. Louis Metro Area (Hybrid)

An established engineering consulting firm in the St. Louis metro area is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its growing team. With a strong reputation across Missouri and Illinois, the firm provides geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, environmental consulting, and development services to a diverse range of public and private sector clients. Projects span commercial, industrial, infrastructure, healthcare, education, aviation, and federal sectors.

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This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects, build client relationships, contribute to business development efforts, and play a key role in the continued growth of the geotechnical practice.

• Develop proposals and scopes of work for geotechnical investigations
• Maintain and expand relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Manage geotechnical projects from initial proposal through final report delivery
• Coordinate drilling programs and oversee subcontracted field exploration activities
• Review subsurface data and determine appropriate laboratory testing programs
• Performgeotechnical analyses and design, including:
  • Settlement analyses
  • Bearing capacity evaluations
  • Shallow foundation recommendations
  • Drilled pier design and calculations
  • Pavement design
  • Grading recommendations
  • Retaining wall foundation design and stability evaluations
  • Seismic reviews and design calculations
• Review laboratory testing results and interpret findings
• Prepare geotechnical engineering reports and recommendations
• Assist with project management, budgeting, and invoicing
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, contractors, developers, and public-sector stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline
• Master's degree preferred
• PE license required or ability to quickly obtain PE licensure in both Missouri and Illinois
• Strong experience in geotechnical consulting and engineering design
• Experience preparing technical reports and recommendations
• Proven client-facing communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Business development experience is highly desirable

• Work on a broad range of projects including commercial developments, healthcare facilities, schools, infrastructure, aviation, and federal projects
• Join a close-knit team where your contributions will have a direct impact on the business
• Significant technical autonomy and exposure to leadership
• Opportunity to help grow and shape the geotechnical practice
• Hybrid schedule with flexibility and a minimum of approximately three days in the office
• Strong long-term progression opportunities
• Exposure to both geotechnical and environmental projects for professionals with a mixed background

• Competitive base salary of approximately $110,000 - $140,000+ depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Long-term career growth and leadership opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong geotechnical engineer who enjoys balancing engineering, project management, client interaction, and business development within a well-established and growing consulting environment.