SeniorGeotechnical Engineer

(Design-Build Transportation - PE)

Lead High-Impact Transportation Projects Across the Southeast

Charleston, South Carolina | Hybrid/Flexible Working

Are you a geotechnical engineer who enjoys taking ownership of complex projects, influencing technical direction, and mentoring the next generation of engineers?

An established and growing engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its Charleston-based team. This is an opportunity to play a visible role in the delivery of major transportation infrastructure projects, including design-build work for DOT clients across the Southeast. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment that combines the agility of a close-knit team with the resources and stability of a larger national organization.

If you're looking for a role where your technical expertise, project leadership abilities, and client-facing skills will have a direct impact on project success and business growth, we'd welcome a conversation.

About the Company

This well-respected engineering consultancy delivers innovative infrastructure solutions across transportation, land development, and public sector projects throughout the Southeast. Known for its technical excellence and collaborative culture, the firm continues to expand its geotechnical practice while maintaining a strong commitment to employee development, client service, and quality project delivery.

With a growing portfolio of transportation projects and strong relationships with state DOT agencies, the team is investing in experienced professionals who can help shape the future of the practice.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will lead and support transportation-focused geotechnical projects from planning and investigation through analysis, design, and construction support. A significant portion of the work involves complex design-build transportation projects, providing exposure to fast-paced, multidisciplinary project environments where geotechnical input plays a critical role in successful delivery.

This position offers significant technical ownership and the opportunity to work directly with clients, project stakeholders, and internal engineering teams. You'll also help mentor junior engineers while contributing to the continued growth and development of the geotechnical group.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical engineering and design efforts for transportation infrastructure projects
• Support the delivery of complex design-build transportation projects
• Plan, manage, and review subsurface investigation programs
• Develop and oversee foundation design recommendations for transportation structures
• Prepare earthwork, grading, and pavement design recommendations
• Perform slope stability evaluations and advanced geotechnical analyses
• Review technical reports, calculations, and engineering deliverables
• Collaborate closely with civil, structural, and transportation engineering teams
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and client expectations
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor for junior engineering staff
• Build and maintain relationships with DOT agencies, clients, and project stakeholders
• Contribute to proposal efforts, project planning, and strategic growth initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience
• Strong experience delivering transportation infrastructure projects
• Experience working directly with DOT clients and agency standards
• Design-build transportation project experience preferred
• Strong understanding of geotechnical investigations, foundation design, earthwork, pavement design, and slope stability analysis
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills
• Experience managing projects, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to work independently while thriving within a collaborative team environment

Why Join Us?

This is more than a technical delivery role. It's an opportunity to become a key contributor within a growing geotechnical practice that values leadership, initiative, and long-term career development.

You'll have the chance to:

• Work on high-profile transportation and infrastructure projects throughout the Southeast
• Take ownership of challenging geotechnical design and analysis work
• Play a visible role in the delivery of design-build transportation projects
• Collaborate with experienced engineers across multiple disciplines
• Help mentor and develop emerging geotechnical professionals
• Influence the growth and direction of a rapidly expanding practice
• Advance into technical leadership, project management, and broader business leadership opportunities over time

For engineers who enjoy solving complex geotechnical challenges while maintaining meaningful client relationships, this role offers both technical depth and long-term career progression.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings program
• Flexible hybrid working environment
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and continuing education support
• PE license assistance and professional membership reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities within a nationally recognized engineering organization

Ready for the Next Step?

If you're an experienced geotechnical engineer looking to combine technical leadership, design-build transportation expertise, and career growth within a collaborative team environment, we'd be happy to discuss this opportunity in greater detail.