Geotechnical Engineer- Columbus, OH
Job Title: Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid)
Company: Confidential - Leading Multidisciplinary Engineering & Infrastructure Firm
About the Company
This organization is a nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm known for delivering technically demanding civil and infrastructure projects with precision and reliability. With offices throughout the Midwest, the firm provides engineering, architectural, construction management, surveying, materials testing, and right‑of‑way services to public agencies, private developers, and transportation authorities. Their geotechnical group supports major infrastructure projects including bridges, retaining structures, dams, levees, roadway corridors, and municipal facilities.
The company is committed to technical excellence, collaborative teamwork, and long‑term professional growth, offering employees opportunities to work on impactful regional infrastructure projects.
Why Join Us?
- Strong Industry Reputation: Known for reliable engineering, client service, and high‑quality subsurface investigations.
- Complex, High‑Visibility Projects: Work on bridges, structural foundations, levees, dams, utilities, and regional transportation systems.
- Collaborative Culture: Office and field teams coordinate closely, ensuring practical engineering solutions and efficient project delivery.
- Employee Development: Strong focus on mentorship, technical advancement, and leadership growth.
- Innovation & Capability: In‑house drilling partnerships, laboratory testing, and certified inspection teams support the geotechnical practice.
Position Overview
The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will lead geotechnical analyses, support field programs, and provide design recommendations for major infrastructure projects across Ohio. This hybrid position combines office‑based design with periodic field work and coordination with drilling crews, inspectors, and construction teams. Responsibilities include managing project tasks, preparing technical reports, ensuring quality control, and supporting junior staff development.
You will contribute to the planning and execution of subsurface investigations, slope stability evaluations, foundation recommendations, and geotechnical inspection activities on transportation, municipal, industrial, and structural projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead geotechnical engineering analyses and recommendations for bridges, retaining structures, buildings, dams, and levees.
- Oversee and support subsurface investigations, drilling operations, laboratory review, and field assessments.
- Prepare and review geotechnical calculations, engineering reports, and construction documentation.
- Provide slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, and earth‑retention evaluations.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams and interact with clients as needed.
- Mentor junior engineers, technicians, and field staff; review technical work for accuracy and completeness.
- Ensure QA/QC compliance and adherence to internal safety and project standards.
- Support proposals, project planning, and departmental initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master's preferred).
- 8-10+ years of geotechnical engineering experience, including foundation and infrastructure projects.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Experience with drilling oversight, field investigations, and geotechnical report preparation.
- Proficient in geotechnical analysis and familiar with design platforms such as AutoCAD or MicroStation.
- Background working with DOT or public‑sector infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and mentoring abilities.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Soil Mechanics & Foundation Design
- Subsurface Investigations
- Construction Materials Testing (CMT)
- Drilling Oversight & Exploration Programs
- Slope Stability & Settlement Analysis
- Project Management
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Client Relationship Support
- Technical Reporting & Documentation
- QA/QC Compliance
- Transportation & Infrastructure Project Support
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance‑based bonuses.
- Company‑wide profit‑sharing program.
- Hybrid work model with flexibility.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid parental leave and wellness incentives.
- Continuing education and professional development support.
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