Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Position Summary

As a Senior Engineer at ENGEO, you will be instrumental in our Seattle growth story. You will bridge the gap between high-level technical mastery and strategic business expansion. This role is designed for a leader who thrives on the challenge - helping to grow a small office and eager to leverage ENGEO’s global reputation to build a dominant local presence. You will provide mentorship to junior engineers, oversee critical geotechnical projects, and play an essential role in the Pacific Northwest region.

• Proactively identify and capture new business opportunities; transform existing relationships into long-term partnerships.
• Lead and manage technically complex geotechnical projects with autonomy, ensuring technical excellence from scoping through construction.
• Serve as a key contributor to our Seattle team, providing technical training and professional guidance to junior staff.
• Set the standard for client service, project delivery timelines, and project management (including accounts receivable management).
• Continuously refine internal workflows to improve efficiency as the office scales.
• Represent ENGEO at industry events and within professional organizations to elevate our local market share.

• 10+ years of geotechnical engineering project management experience
• Licensed as Professional Engineer in Washington
• Education:
  
  M.S. in Civil with Geotechnical Engineering specialty (minimum required)
• Mastery of settlement analysis, slope stability, seepage, and foundation design (both deep and shallow)
• Seismic and GIS experience a plus

• You have an entrepreneurial spirit and are energized by the challenge of scaling a small office within a supportive national and international framework.
• You don't just manage; you inspire. You have a proven track record of mentoring staff and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• You are driven to go above and beyond, turning complex technical challenges into clear, creative solutions for your clients.
• You bring a proactive mindset to business development, with a proven ability to both secure new contracts and expand our footprint within existing accounts through exceptional service.
• You can translate complex geotechnical data into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401k and employer matching
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal PTO
• Vehicle allowance

• Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, Los Angeles, CA
• Multiple Technology Campuses for Google, You Tube, and Meta, Bay Area, CA
• Oceanwide Center, San Francisco, CA
• Metro Purple Line Extension, Los Angeles, CA
• Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth, New Zealand
• Transmission Gully Highway, Wellington, New Zealand
• Kaikoura Earthquake rehabilitation of State Highway and Railway, South Island, New Zealand

Approximately $110,000 - $130,000, depending on experience and other factors.

ENGEO does not sponsor for employment visas for this position at this moment.