Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Technical Advisor Full Time

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to serve as a Technical Advisor, providing expert guidance across geotechnical, environmental, landfill, and remediation projects. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned professional who enjoys mentoring engineering teams, solving complex technical challenges, supporting clients, and contributing to strategic project development.

Salary: $120,000–$180,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and location.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert and advisor on geotechnical aspects of environmental and infrastructure projects.
• Provide geotechnical engineering support for landfill and waste management facility design.
• Evaluate and predict settlement and perform slope stability analyses for landfills, embankments, and excavations.
• Conduct or oversee geotechnical and hydrogeological investigations.
• Support landfill siting, design, expansion, and regulatory permitting activities.
• Develop designs, specifications, and recommendations for remediation and waste management facilities.
• Provide foundation design recommendations for facilities and equipment.
• Develop and oversee Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) programs for construction projects.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and project cost estimates.
• Provide technical mentoring, education, and training to engineers across the organization.
• Collaborate with project managers and clients to develop responsive, practical technical solutions.
• Build relationships with technical experts and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support business development and proposal efforts by understanding client goals and technical requirements.
• Represent the organization at conferences, professional associations, committees, and technical events.
• Present technical topics at internal and external meetings.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in at least one U.S. state required, with the ability to obtain additional state registrations through reciprocity where needed.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience required.
• 20+ years of experience is highly desirable.
• Strong background in geotechnical engineering, preferably involving environmental projects, landfills, remediation, or related infrastructure.
• Experience with slope stability, settlement analysis, foundations, and geotechnical investigations.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineering professionals.
• Strong client-service and project collaboration skills.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required.

Location

• Madison, WI
• Overland Park / Kansas City, KS
• Hybrid work may be considered depending on circumstances.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Employer-funded ESOP
• 401(k) with employer match
• Annual bonus program
• Student debt employer contribution program
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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