Senior Geotechnical Engineer - South Carolina
Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Team Lead
Location: Remote, SC based (with occasional travel across SC, VA & PA)
Salary: $145,000 - $170,000 (depending on experience)
We're partnering with a fast-growing engineering consultancy looking to bring on a Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Team Lead to support a strong and expanding pipeline of federal and commercial projects.
This is a leadership opportunity within a smaller, agile business where you'll have genuine influence, both technically and commercially, while enjoying a flexible, collaborative environment and clear progression.
The Opportunity
In this role, you'll take ownership of projects from proposal through delivery, while leading a team and helping to grow both capability and client relationships.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading proposal development and cost estimation for geotechnical projects
- Managing field investigations (SPT borings, CPTs, DMTs, rock coring, overwater and land-based work)
- Interpreting geotechnical data and delivering detailed engineering analysis
- Overseeing design work including:
- Bearing capacity and settlement analysis (with a focus on soft soils)
- Shallow and deep foundation design
- Slope stability and retaining structures
- Ground improvement and liquefaction analysis
- Reviewing and producing technical reports, specifications, and design deliverables
- Managing project budgets, schedules, and QA/QC processes
- Mentoring junior engineers and supporting team development
- Driving client engagement and contributing to business development and growth
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of geotechnical engineering experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) licence
- Strong technical expertise across foundation design, slope stability, and ground improvement
- Experience using software such as GeoStudio (SLOPE/W) and SLIDE
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Strong communication and client-facing skills
Desirable:
- MSc in Geotechnical Engineering
- Experience with ArcGIS / ArcMap
- Familiarity with FEM/FDM modelling
- Programming experience (e.g. Python or MATLAB)
- Strong technical writing capabilities
Why Join?
This is a great opportunity to join a people-focused, growing business where you won't just be another number. You'll have the chance to shape projects, mentor others, and directly influence the direction of the team.
What's on offer:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Generous PTO and federal holidays
- Fully remote working with occasional travel across South Carolina, Virginia, and Pennsylvania
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- A supportive, collaborative culture that values input and innovation
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