Sr. Geotechnical Engineer

Atlas

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
  • 15 years of significant geotechnical engineering experience, preferably in consulting
  • Strong communication skills for client interaction
  • Good organizational skills and a positive work ethic
  • Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Ability to travel locally up to 50% using a personal vehicle

Responsibilities

  • Apply geotechnical engineering principles throughout project delivery
  • Serve as the main client contact, ensuring timely responses
  • Manage projects including QA/QC, analysis, and field services
  • Conduct geotechnical analysis, laboratory tests, and field observations
  • Review project invoices for accuracy
  • Support engineering teams with coordination and technical guidance

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple options including no-cost employee-only coverage
  • Vacation time, paid holidays, sick leave, and paid parental leave
  • 401(k) plan with company match to aid future planning
  • Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance for peace of mind
  • Safety program providing approved PPE and reimbursement for safety gear
  • Learning and development programs with clear career paths and tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Communities for connection and support
  • Flexibility to accommodate personal and professional responsibilities
Full Job Description
Job Description

Atlas is hiring a Senior Geotechnical Engineer 4 to join our team in Roswell, GA. In this role, you'll lead geotechnical projects from planning through delivery, serving as a trusted technical resource for clients and internal teams. The work includes project management, field and laboratory coordination, technical analysis, quality review, and clear reporting that helps infrastructure projects move forward safely and confidently.

This is a strong fit for someone who brings deep geotechnical experience, sound engineering judgment, and a practical, people-first approach to project leadership. You should be comfortable working both in the field and in the office, balancing client needs, technical quality, mentoring, and business development.

Core Responsibilities
  • Apply fundamental geotechnical engineering principles to support project delivery
  • Serve as a primary client contact, providing timely responses to client needs
  • Provide project management and oversight, including QA/QC, analysis, and field services
  • Perform and review geotechnical analysis, laboratory testing, and field observations
  • Review project invoices for accuracy
  • Support engineering teams through coordination, technical guidance, and project execution

You'll thrive here if you have
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
  • Significant prior experience (15 years) in geotechnical engineering (consulting preferred)
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with clients
  • Good organizational skills, work ethic, and a positive attitude
  • Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions
  • Ability to travel locally (approximately 50%) and use a personal vehicle for travel

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:
  • Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
  • Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
  • Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
  • Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
  • Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our 'quality of life' core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
  • Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
  • Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
  • Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.
  • Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
  • Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.
  • Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
  • Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job
  • Career Level: Senior
  • Employment Type: Full-time

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