Geotechnical Engineer (P.E)

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an additional Florida-licensed Professional Engineer to join our team as CMT & Technical Operations - Professional Engineer, with opportunities for future growth and expanded leadership responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have experience in geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing, with roof testing and inspection experience preferred. Training can be provided in the roof testing and inspection portion of the role.

This role will be responsible for the final technical review of companywide reports, engineering letters, and related technical deliverables. This individual will evaluate field and laboratory data, develop and approve final engineering conclusions and recommendations, and sign /seal reports.

The engineer will work collaboratively alongside our experienced, long-term team of licensed professionals, certified technical personnel, professional geologist, field staff, laboratory personnel, and administrative team members.

This is a full-time, in-office position located at our Oakland Park, Florida office. Regular in-person collaboration with company management and our established technical team is required. This is not a hybrid or remote position.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assisting with the technical review of project scopes, proposals, specifications, and special inspection or testing requirements.
• Participating in project meetings and visiting project sites when necessary to evaluate conditions or provide engineering recommendations or perform inspections.
• Review companywide reports, engineering letters, field and laboratory data, testing results for soils, concrete, asphalt, aggregates, and other construction materials, as well as logs, plans, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Addressing plan review comments, requests for information, failed test results, unsuitable soil conditions, and construction-related concerns.
• Responding to technical questions from clients when needed.
• Approving final engineering recommendations related to site preparation, earthwork, soil improvement, shallow and deep foundations, floor slabs, pavement systems, and other geotechnical considerations.
• Confirming that engineering reports and recommendations are technically accurate, complete, properly supported, and consistent with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Signing and sealing all companywide reports and other engineering documents in accordance with Florida laws, regulations, and professional standards within established project deadlines.
• Collaborate with company staff while providing technical leadership and guidance across engineering, laboratory, inspection, and construction materials testing operations.
• Oversee and support CMT field technicians, including coordinating technical expectations, reviewing field documentation, addressing testing concerns, and helping ensure work is completed accurately and in accordance with project requirements and applicable standards.
• Serve as the company's Radiation Safety Officer for its established Troxler gauge program, maintaining routine records and coordinating training, licensing, inspections, calibrations, maintenance, and proper field use, transport, and storage.
• Support the company's quality-control procedures, professional engineering standards, laboratory accreditations, and regulatory compliance, including actively preparing for and participating in laboratory inspections and accreditation reviews with CMEC, FDOT, Miami-Dade and USACE.
• Work with the company's experienced professional and certified staff to maintain laboratory quality systems, procedures, records, equipment documentation, technician qualifications, proficiency testing, corrective actions, and continuous improvements supporting inspections, accreditations, agency approvals, and regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Active and unrestricted Professional Engineer license in the State of Florida.
• Professional experience in geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing.
• Experience working on engineering and construction projects in Florida.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, signing, and sealing geotechnical/ CMT engineering reports.
• Knowledge of Florida soil conditions, foundation systems, site preparation, earthwork, compaction, pavement systems, groundwater conditions, and construction practices.
• Working knowledge of applicable ASTM, AASHTO, FDOT, Florida Building Code, and local agency requirements.
• Ability to evaluate field testing results, laboratory results, construction plans, specifications, and surveys.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Sound professional judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple technical reviews and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical staff.
• Valid Florida driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work full-time from our Oakland Park office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant Florida engineering experience.
• Strong experience with South Florida subsurface conditions and construction practices.
• Experience with standard penetration test borings, soil classification, foundation evaluations, settlement considerations, compaction testing, concrete testing, asphalt monitoring, and aggregate testing.
• Familiarity with Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, and other South Florida permitting and construction requirements.
• Experience with FDOT projects or an FDOT-accredited construction materials testing laboratory.
• Experience supporting residential, commercial, municipal, government, and infrastructure projects, including coordination/ communication with building departments, contractors, developers, architects, and structural engineers.
• Currently licensed, or qualified and willing to obtain licensure, as a Commercial Building Inspector in the State of Florida, with experience conducting commercial building inspections and interpreting the Florida Building Code.
• Familiarity with CMEC laboratory accreditation requirements, AASHTO R18 quality-management practices, and quality-control procedures for construction materials testing laboratories.
• Knowledge of FDOT Construction Training and Qualification Program requirements and applicable CTQP testing and inspection procedures.
• Familiarity with ACI testing standards and certification programs related to concrete inspection, field testing, and laboratory testing.
• Current CMEC, CTQP, ACI, or other relevant construction materials testing certifications are preferred.
• Ability and willingness to obtain additional certifications or qualifications as required by the company's services, accreditations, and project needs.

Work Location & Environment

This is a full-time, in-office position based at Federal Engineering & Testing's office in Oakland Park, Florida. Regular in-person collaboration with management, administrative staff, technical personnel, field technicians, inspectors, and laboratory personnel is an essential part of the role. This is not a remote, work-from-home, or hybrid position.

The position is primarily office-based and includes technical review, engineering analysis, report preparation, final recommendations, and professional signing and sealing responsibilities. Project-site visits may be required and may involve active construction sites, outdoor conditions, uneven terrain, heat, rain, noise, dust, ladders, scaffolding, and other typical jobsite conditions.

Compensation

$110,000 - $130,000

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid sick leave and paid time off
• Paid holidays and an additional bonus holiday
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching up to 6%

Benefits are available to eligible employees and may be subject to waiting periods, length-of-service requirements, plan terms, and company policies.