GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of geotechnical engineering project management experience
  • Licensed as Professional Engineer in Washington
  • M.S. in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical specialty required
  • Mastery in settlement analysis, slope stability, seepage, and foundation design
  • Experience in seismic and GIS is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Identify and capture new business opportunities, transforming relationships into partnerships
  • Lead and manage complex geotechnical projects ensuring technical excellence
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical training
  • Set standards for client service, project timelines, and project management
  • Refine internal workflows to improve office efficiency
  • Represent ENGEO at industry events to enhance market share

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401k with employer matching
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Vacation, Holiday, and Personal PTO
  • Vehicle allowance
Full Job Description
Position Summary: As a Senior Engineer at ENGEO, you will be instrumental in our Seattle growth story. You will bridge the gap between high-level technical mastery and strategic business expansion. This role is designed for a leader who thrives on the challenge - helping to grow a small office and eager to leverage ENGEO's global reputation to build a dominant local presence. You will provide mentorship to junior engineers, oversee critical geotechnical projects, and play an essential role in the Pacific Northwest region.?

Primary Responsibilities
  • Proactively identify and capture new business opportunities; transform existing relationships into long-term partnerships.?
  • Lead and manage technically complex geotechnical projects with autonomy, ensuring technical excellence from scoping through construction.?
  • Serve as a key contributor to our Seattle team, providing technical training and professional guidance to junior staff.?
  • Set the standard for client service, project delivery timelines, and project management (including accounts receivable management).?
  • Continuously refine internal workflows to improve efficiency as the office scales.?
  • Represent ENGEO at industry events and within professional organizations to elevate our local market share.?


Requirements

  • 10+ years of geotechnical engineering project management experience?
  • Licensed as Professional Engineer in Washington?
  • Education: M.S. in Civil with Geotechnical Engineering specialty (minimum required)?
  • Mastery of settlement analysis, slope stability, seepage, and foundation design (both deep and shallow)?
  • Seismic and GIS experience a plus?

Our Ideal Candidate
  • You have an entrepreneurial spirit and are energized by the challenge of scaling a small office within a supportive national and international framework.?
  • You don't just manage; you inspire. You have a proven track record of mentoring staff and fostering a collaborative team environment.?
  • You are driven to go above and beyond, turning complex technical challenges into clear, creative solutions for your clients.?
  • You bring a proactive mindset to business development, with a proven ability to both secure new contracts and expand our footprint within existing accounts through exceptional service.
  • You can translate complex geotechnical data into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.?

Benefit Highlights
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401k and employer matching
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Vacation, Holiday, and Personal PTO
  • Vehicle allowance

A Few Notable Projects
  • Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, Los Angeles, CA
  • Multiple Technology Campuses for Google, YouTube, and Meta, Bay Area, CA
  • Oceanwide Center, San Francisco, CA
  • Metro Purple Line Extension, Los Angeles, CA
  • Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth, New Zealand
  • Transmission Gully Highway, Wellington, New Zealand
  • Kaikoura Earthquake rehabilitation of State Highway and Railway, South Island, New Zealand
  • Click here to learn more about our projects

Salary Expectations: Approximately $110,000 - $130,000, depending on experience and other factors.

Salary Description

Approximately $110,000 - $130,000

About GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is a consulting firm providing geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services to a wide array of private and public clients. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts. GZA has over 700 employees and operates 30 offices in the United States. The company has worked on projects in a variety of industries, including energy, transportation, real estate, and manufacturing.
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700 employees
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1964

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