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Geotechnical Engineer

The Hiring Method LLC

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$124,000–$199,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business Growth, Business Support, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction Support, Consulting, Cost Estimates, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Design Document, Documentation, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Impact, Geotechnical Engineering, Identify Issues, Leadership, Mentoring, Professional Engineer, Program Planning, Project Execution, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
Today
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

Position Summary

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.

What You'll Do
  • 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
What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical focus preferred); Master's degree strongly preferred
  • 10-12+ years of geotechnical engineering experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license (WA preferred 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
Preferred Qualifications(Not Required)
  • 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
What You Get
  • 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

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