Geotechnical Project Engineer

Summary

We are seeking experienced Geotechnical Engineers/Project Managers in our Seattle, WA and Portland, OR office locations. We look for professionals with a passion for solving even the most complex client problems. This problem‑solving ability and opportunity to be a change agent is a vital part of the culture, no matter what level or role a staff member holds.

• Serve as a key member of the core geotechnical team to provide long‑term strategic thinking for a highly integrated, collaborative, and mutually motivated client/consultant team on challenging high‑profile projects in the Seattle area – a mix of transportation, Navy, ports, and private development projects. Seismic knowledge helpful but not required.
• Work collaboratively with a passionate team supporting a wide variety of clients with numerous challenging projects.
• Understand client needs and develop strong client relationships.
• Manage financial and technical aspects of projects.
• Execute projects to meet technical, quality, budgetary and scheduling requirements.
• Demonstrate strong verbal communications and written skills, including client deliverables.
• Effectively assign and manage work.
• Coach and mentor junior staff.
• Apply quality control, planning, cost estimating and scheduling skills.
• Direct geotechnical field observation and testing programs.
• Prepare recommendations for various foundation systems, including driven piles, drilled piers, mat foundations, micro‑piles, and spread footings.
• Have advanced knowledge of the West Coast seismic landscape and proven skills in developing hazard mitigation measures.
• Have experience with mid‑ and high‑rise buildings: deep excavations, shoring and underpinning, mass grading, dewatering, and ground improvement techniques.
• Develop understanding of other consulting practice areas and actively support marketing additional services to existing clients.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with specific coursework in geotechnical engineering, or a Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering strongly preferred.
• Professional Engineer license required;
  Geotechnical Engineer preferred.
• Minimum 6–10 years of relevant site investigation, geotechnical analysis and construction support experience, including professional services consulting.
• Minimum 1–2 years of cradle‑to‑grave project management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in writing, reviewing and editing technical reports to meet scope and quality objectives and client expectations.
• Ability to comply with the guiding principles and code of behavior articulated in our company.