Senior Geotechnical Engineer


Denver
Permanent
USD120000 - USD150000
Civil
PR/584199_1773770965
Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Denver, CO

Full-Time | Consulting | Technical Leadership Role
A well‑established geotechnical consulting firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its Denver team. This role is built around technical leadership, project delivery, and client interaction - ideal for someone who wants to focus on engineering analysis, design recommendations, and mentoring.

About the Opportunity

You will take ownership of geotechnical engineering deliverables for civil, commercial, and infrastructure projects across the region. The work emphasizes analysis, design recommendations, project management, and client consultation, with field visits conducted on an as‑needed, oversight basis.
This position suits an engineer who enjoys applying geotechnical fundamentals to solve practical problems while working closely with project managers, designers, and internal materials testing teams.

What You'll Do

  • Lead geotechnical engineering analysis for foundations, earthwork, pavements, and retaining structures
  • Develop investigation scopes and guide field programs
  • Prepare geotechnical engineering reports and design recommendations
  • Provide technical oversight and quality review on geotechnical deliverables
  • Support project managers in client communication, proposals, and work planning
  • Mentor junior engineers and help grow technical capabilities within the team

What We're Looking For

  • 7+ years of geotechnical engineering experience within a consulting environment
  • Strong background in soil mechanics, geotechnical design, and report preparation
  • Ability to communicate directly with clients and lead technical discussions
  • PE license in Colorado, or ability to obtain
  • Comfortable guiding field programs without needing to be heavily field‑based

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Focus on technical engineering and client-facing work rather than field execution
  • Ability to shape project direction and influence design decisions
  • Close-knit consulting environment with a stable project pipeline
  • Clear pathway to expanded senior technical or project leadership responsibilities
  • Opportunity to mentor junior engineers and drive technical quality across the team

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