Geotechnical Engineer in Seattle

Job Description Job Description

Location: Seattle, WA (Pacific NW)

Work Setting: Hybrid office and field; travel to project sites throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide (~10–15%)

Relocation: Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

Base Salary: $124,000 – $199,000 depending on experience

Bonus: Annual bonus eligibility

Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and comprehensive employer benefits package

The Managing Geotechnical Engineer is a senior-level leadership role focused on delivering complex geotechnical solutions across coastal
, marine
, environmental remediation
, and infrastructure projects. This position blends hands‑on technical expertise with project leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and mentorship.

This role will support and grow a geotechnical practice working on challenging waterfront development
, slope stabilization
, foundation systems
, and restoration‑related engineering projects. The successful candidate will contribute to both project execution and technical excellence, while also engaging in client‑facing work and supporting business growth initiatives.

This is an opportunity for a technically strong engineer who wants to remain hands‑on while progressing into broader leadership responsibilities within a nationally recognized environmental consulting environment.

• Perform and oversee geotechnical analyses for coastal
  , waterfront
  , and environmental remediation projects
• Support design and engineering for slope stabilization, foundation systems, and marine structures
• Prepare technical studies, calculations, and engineering reports
• Develop and review design documents, specifications, and cost estimates
• Provide technical input on complex geotechnical challenges across multidisciplinary teams
• Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables
• Lead task assignments, team coordination, and contractor management
• Support proposal development and participate in scope definition
• Coordinate with internal teams and subconsultants across disciplines
• Develop and execute field investigation programs and testing plans
• Support construction observation, documentation, and troubleshooting
  
  Work across both upland and in‑water project environments
• Mentor junior engineering staff and provide technical guidance

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical focus);
  Master’s degree strongly
• 10–12+ years of geotechnical engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (WA or ability to obtain)
• Strong experience in geotechnical design, analysis, and construction support
• Background in coastal, marine, environmental, or complex geotechnical projects
• Proven project management and client interaction experience
• Strong communication and technical writing skill

• Seismic geotechnical experience (highly valued for Pacific Northwest projects)
• Experience with waterfront development, environmental remediation, or restoration projects
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams (environmental, civil, water resources)
• Familiarity with Pacific Northwest geotechnical conditions
• Prior mentorship or informal leadership experience

• Competitive base salary in the $124K–$158K range
• Annual bonus plan with eligibility to earn performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Opportunity to work on high-impact coastal, environmental, and infrastructure projects
• Exposure to complex, technically challenging geotechnical work (not “cookie‑cutter” projects)
• Clear path toward leadership and expanded responsibilities over time
• Collaborative, technically driven work environment with strong mentorship culture