Senior Geotechnical engineer- Columbus, OH
Job Title: Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid)
Company: Confidential - Leading Geotechnical & Construction Engineering Firm
About the Company
This organization is a specialized geotechnical and construction engineering firm known for delivering technically demanding projects with precision and reliability. With multiple offices across the region and a reputation for deep geotechnical expertise, the company supports public agencies, private developers, and major infrastructure clients. Their capabilities span geotechnical engineering, drilling oversight, construction materials testing, and inspection services for transportation, commercial, industrial, and municipal projects.
The firm promotes a culture built on technical excellence, clear communication, responsive service, and strong professional development. Employees benefit from diverse project exposure, hands-on field engagement, and long‑term career growth.
Why Join Us?
- Strong Regional Reputation: Known for high‑quality geotechnical investigations, reliable technical recommendations, and consistent client satisfaction.
- High‑Impact Projects: Engage in earthwork, foundations, utilities, pavements, slopes, embankments, and complex subsurface evaluations.
- Collaborative Environment: Office engineers, field staff, lab technicians, and construction personnel work as one integrated team.
- Career Advancement: Opportunities to grow into retaining wall design, advanced slope stability, pavement design, and project management.
- Technical Depth: Company‑wide laboratory testing, certified field inspection services, and modern geotechnical tools support your work.
Position Overview
As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will lead subsurface investigations, analysis, and report development for a wide range of geotechnical projects. The position requires strong technical judgment, field oversight capabilities, and the ability to prepare clear, defensible engineering recommendations. You will also support construction observation/testing programs and help guide junior engineers toward technical and professional success.
This role combines office‑based design and reporting with periodic site visits to observe investigations, collect data, and coordinate with field personnel.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead geotechnical explorations including borings, test pits, soil logging, and laboratory testing review.
- Perform engineering calculations including bearing capacity, settlement analysis, earth pressures, pavement section design, and slope stability assessments.
- Prepare comprehensive geotechnical engineering reports with clear recommendations and design parameters.
- Support and review construction materials testing (CMT), earthwork observation, and foundation inspections.
- Interpret subsurface data and evaluate soil and rock conditions to develop practical design solutions.
- Mentor junior engineers and field staff; provide workflow guidance and technical support.
- Coordinate with project managers, drilling crews, and construction personnel during site investigations.
- Assist with retaining wall design, pavement design, slope stability modeling, and foundation evaluations as part of professional growth.
- Maintain high standards of technical accuracy, documentation quality, and project communication.
- Ensure adherence to safety practices and company policies during both office and field operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical concentration (required).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (required).
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience.
- Experience with geotechnical explorations, CMT programs, and construction oversight.
- Strong skills in bearing capacity, settlement, slope stability, and pavement design calculations.
- Proficiency in preparing geotechnical reports.
- Strong writing and verbal communication abilities.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- CADD experience preferred.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Foundation Design & Soil Mechanics
- Subsurface Investigations (Borings, Test Pits, Logging)
- Construction Materials Testing (CMT)
- Earthwork & Foundation Observation
- Slope Stability & Settlement Analysis
- Pavement Section Design
- Geotechnical Reporting
- Lab Data Interpretation
- Retaining Wall & Shoring Concepts
- Project Coordination
- Technical Mentorship
Benefits
- Competitive salary and generous paid time off.
- Annual bonus potential.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
- Company‑paid life insurance and disability coverage.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Education assistance program.
- Employee Assistance Program including counseling, legal & financial guidance, and wellness support.
- Wellness program with no‑cost lab work and personalized consultations.
- Free memberships to professional societies.
- Ongoing professional development through seminars, mentoring, and software training.
- Employee recognition program and team‑building events.
FAQs
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