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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