Geotechnical Design Engineer
Geotechnical Design Engineer
Seattle, Washington
Role Overview
Our well‑established geotechnical and foundation engineering firm is seeking a Geotechnical Design Engineer to join its Seattle office during a particularly active phase of project delivery. This role is well suited for an engineer with a solid field background who is motivated to work technical design, analysis, and early project development, while remaining closely connected to construction realities.
The position is design‑centric and will involve close collaboration with senior and principal engineers, allowing the successful candidate to play a meaningful role in shaping engineering solutions for several projects scheduled to advance into construction this summer.
What the Role Involves
- Performing geotechnical analyses and contributing to foundation and earth support designs
- Preparing engineering calculations, design documentation, and technical memoranda
- Supporting concept development and detailed design phases of active projects
- Participating in internal design reviews with experienced technical leadership
- Providing engineering support during construction, informed by prior field experience
What the Team Is Looking For
- A minimum of 4+ years of relevant field experience in geotechnical or foundation work
- Master's degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering (PhD strongly preferred)
- Strong understanding of soil behavior, constructability, and subsurface risk
- An engineer who enjoys technical problem‑solving and collaborative design work
- Interest in growing into increased technical responsibility over time
Why This Role Is Worth Applying For
- Direct access to senior and principal engineers on active, real projects
- Immediate involvement in projects already kicking off, not long‑term pursuits
- A clear opportunity to transition from field execution into high‑impact design
- Exposure to a broad range of geotechnical challenges in the Western Region
- A role that is intentionally flexible, allowing growth with the individual
This opportunity is ideal for an engineer at a natural career inflection point-someone ready to leverage their field experience into deeper design involvement while continuing to learn from seasoned technical leaders. We're looking forward to meeting with prospective candidates!
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