Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Senior Geotechnical Engineer - North Carolina
Experience Level: 10-20 Years | Hybrid Work Model | Permanent Position
We are partnering with a nationally recognised geotechnical and infrastructure engineering consultancy to identify a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support the strategic expansion of their North Carolina operations. This employee‑owned, 1,000‑person engineering firm delivers complex and mission‑critical projects across the U.S. and internationally, while maintaining a collaborative, non‑bureaucratic culture.
About the Firm
This organisation is widely respected for its technical excellence, long-term stability, and industry leadership. Key highlights include:
- Sustained Double‑Digit Growth
The firm consistently achieves 10%+ annual growth, creating excellent career advancement opportunities and long-term organizational stability.
- 1,000‑Person National Firm
Large enough to execute major infrastructure programs, yet maintains a close‑knit, agile, and collaborative work environment.
- Global Project Delivery
Teams have delivered projects in 150+ countries remotely, competing directly with the largest EPC and engineering firms in the world.
- Quality-Focused Approach
The company prioritizes high technical standards, never positioning itself as a low‑cost provider.
- Hybrid Working Model
Flexibility is built into project delivery and the firm's culture.
Project Portfolio
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a diverse mix of complex and technically demanding projects, including:
Dams and water infrastructure
Data centres
Water management and conveyance
Tunnelling and underground works
Mining and heavy civil
Large-scale transportation and public infrastructure
Compensation & Benefits
ESOP Participation: The firm contributes 10% of annual salary to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan-no employee contribution required.
Annual Bonus Program: Based on individual and company performance
Hybrid work flexibility
Comprehensive health, retirement, and professional development benefits
Role Requirements
The ideal candidate will bring:
- 10-20+ years of geotechnical engineering experience
- Demonstrated leadership delivering large, complex, or high‑risk projects
- Strong technical design abilities and experience managing multidisciplinary teams
- Proven success in client management and project delivery
- An interest in further growth in leadership, technical excellence, or market‑facing responsibilities
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