Geotechnical Seller Doer
Geotechnical Seller‑Doer Engineer - Nashville, TN
Location: Nashville, TN
Position Type: Full‑time
Salary Range: $100,000-$150,000 + discretionary annual bonuses
About the Opportunity
A well‑established, fast‑growing geotechnical consulting firm is expanding its Nashville presence and is seeking a Geotechnical Seller‑Doer Engineer to join their team.
This company has a strong regional footprint, a long history of delivering major municipal infrastructure programs, and a culture built around doing what's right for the client. Their Nashville office is in growth mode, making this a chance to have influence, autonomy, and visibility.
This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys both technical project delivery and client‑facing work.
What You'll Do
This is a hybrid role blending technical geotechnical engineering, field oversight, and business development.
Technical Responsibilities
Lead and support geotechnical engineering tasks for municipal, water/wastewater, transportation, and infrastructure projects
Conduct and manage geotechnical field inspections and subsurface investigations
Develop geotechnical engineering reports, subsurface data evaluations, and baseline documents
Support large, complex programs involving tunnels, deep excavations, water delivery systems, and heavy civil construction
Collaborate with engineering consultants across the region
Business Development / Seller‑Doer Responsibilities
Build and maintain relationships with municipal agencies, utilities, and engineering consultants
Identify early project opportunities and position the firm for teaming roles
Participate in proposals, scoping, and go/no‑go decisions
Represent the firm at industry meetings and events
Contribute strategically to the growth of the Nashville market
What They're Looking For
Required
Solid background in geotechnical engineering or geotechnical field services
Experience with municipal or infrastructure‑focused projects
Interest in business development as part of the everyday role
Strong communication and project management skills
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to gain it
Experience with tunnelling, dams/levees, deep utilities, or major water/wastewater programs
Existing relationships with local or regional engineering consultants
Who Succeeds Here
A responsive, client‑focused engineer
Someone collaborative and team‑oriented
A self‑starter who likes both technical and client‑facing work
Why This Role Is Attractive
Strong workload and backlog - the firm is deeply involved in large‑scale regional infrastructure programs
Bonus potential - annual discretionary bonuses based on company profitability; historically substantial and consistent
Flexible work options: WFH when not on site
Growing office - the Nashville team is expanding, offering meaningful influence and career growth
High‑impact projects: opportunities to contribute to major civil works, tunnelling, and water infrastructure programs
Stable, profitable employer with long‑tenured leadership
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