Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Nashville
Geotechnical Engineer - Nashville
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
A respected, nationally recognised, employee‑owned engineering firm is seeking a Mid‑Level Geotechnical Engineer to support continued growth in its Nashville office while collaborating across a strong national platform.
This opportunity is well suited for an experienced geotechnical or foundation engineer who is looking for technically challenging work, long‑term stability, and a genuine ownership culture, without the bureaucracy often associated with large consulting organisations.
About the Organisation
The firm is a U.S.‑based engineering consultancy with approximately 1,000 professionals nationwide, specialising in geotechnical, dam, tunnel, and large‑scale infrastructure engineering. It has delivered consistent double‑digit growth for more than a decade and maintains a strong reputation for solving complex infrastructure problems where quality and engineering judgement are paramount.
Despite its national scale, the organisation operates with a tight‑knit, collaborative culture, emphasizing technical excellence, accountability, and long‑term partnerships with clients. Projects are pursued and delivered on the basis of expertise rather than lowest fee.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This role consistently appeals to experienced engineers who are selective about where they invest their careers.
Key highlights include:
- Long‑term stability and growth: Proven 10%+ annual growth across multiple infrastructure sectors
- Employee ownership: A 100% employee‑owned structure with an industry‑leading ESOP (approximately 10% company‑funded annual contribution)
- Strong total rewards: Competitive compensation, annual bonus program, ESOP, and comprehensive benefits
- Hybrid work environment: Flexibility combined with meaningful team collaboration
- National project exposure: Access to complex, high‑profile infrastructure work without excessive corporate layers
- Quality‑driven culture: Competes on technical strength and reputation, not lowest cost
Role Overview
The Mid‑Level Geotechnical Engineer will play a key technical role supporting a growing southeastern practice while working closely with specialists across the firm's U.S. offices.
The position offers exposure to large, technically complex infrastructure projects, opportunities to mentor junior staff, and direct interaction with project stakeholders, without being locked into a narrow production role.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform geotechnical analysis and design for foundations, earth structures, slopes, excavation support, and ground improvement
- Support projects involving dams, tunnels, mining, data centres, transportation, water, and other mission‑critical infrastructure
- Prepare high‑quality technical reports, calculations, and design documentation
- Provide construction‑phase engineering support, observations, and evaluations
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across multiple offices
- Assist with project planning, scopes, schedules, and budgets
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a collaborative, quality‑focused culture
- Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, contractors, and project partners
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (Master's preferred)
- Approximately 7-12 years of geotechnical or foundation engineering experience
- Experience working on complex or large‑scale civil or infrastructure projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or ability to obtain
- Practical, solutions‑oriented approach to engineering challenges
Preferred:
- Experience with dams, tunnels, mission‑critical facilities, mining, or major infrastructure
- Background with a well‑regarded regional or national engineering consultancy
- Interest in long‑term technical leadership and mentoring
How This Role Compares to Typical Consulting Positions
Many experienced engineers reach a point where they want more influence, broader responsibility, and long‑term alignment, not just another project assignment.
This role offers meaningful involvement in technically demanding projects, early visibility into decision‑making, and a clear path toward increased responsibility. The employee‑owned structure creates a direct link between individual contribution and long‑term financial upside, which is a major differentiator compared to traditional bonus‑only consulting models.
Interested in Learning More?
This search is being handled on a confidential basis. If you'd like to discuss the role, team, or long‑term growth path in more detail, you're encouraged to reach out directly.
Contact:
Danny Pedroni
Consultant
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