Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Orlando, FL (Jacksonville, FL also considered)
Employment Type: Full-time
Client: Confidential (Top‑ranked national engineering firm)
The Opportunity
LVI Associates is partnering with a top‑ranked, private‑sector focused engineering firm to hire a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Orlando (or Jacksonville). You'll join a collaborative team delivering large, technically challenging, and fast‑track projects across data centers, high‑rise development, urban redevelopment, tunneling/transportation, waterfront/marine, and ground improvement.
Expect meaningful responsibility, strong mentorship, and a clear path to leadership.
What You'll Do
- Design & Analysis: Deep foundations (driven/drilled), SOE (support of excavation), earth retention/retaining walls, ground improvement (grouting, vibro, rigid inclusions, etc.), settlement and slope stability.
- Investigations: Plan/scope subsurface programs (borings/CPT), coordinate field/lab testing, and develop geotechnical models.
- Reporting: Author and review geotechnical reports, technical memos, and specifications; translate geotech findings into practical recommendations for structural/civil teams.
- Construction Support: Perform periodic site visits/inspections, respond to RFIs/submittals, and provide construction phase engineering.
- Project & Client Interface: Support project management tasks, help manage budgets/schedules, and contribute to client meetings; BD exposure for those interested.
What You'll Bring
- 5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience in consulting/design.
- B.S. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (M.S. preferred).
- EIT required; P.E. in FL (or ability to obtain via comity) strongly preferred.
- Hands‑on experience with SOE, ground improvement, foundation design, retaining walls, and construction support/inspection.
- Proficiency with geotechnical software (gINT, PLAXIS, Slide/SLOPE/W, LPILE, GRLWEAP, etc.).
- Strong communication skills; able to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
- Willingness to conduct occasional fieldwork; valid driver's license.
Why Join
- High‑impact portfolio: complex private‑sector projects with real technical depth.
- Mentorship & training: structured development with industry leaders.
- Career trajectory: transparent pathway to lead/associate roles (with BD upside if desired).
- Compensation & benefits: competitive base + bonus, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) match, PTO/flex, and professional development support.
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