Geotechnical Engineer; Charlotte, NC
Career Collective · mycareercollective.com
CharlotteLead / Manager15+ yrs
Posted 9 days ago. 4 more Civil / Structural Engineer jobs in Charlotte, North Carolina went up on company career pages this week.
See the newer ones
Straight from the company’s own careers site.
The job in short
Geotechnical engineering.
Details
- Found
- 6 d ago · posted 2026-10-28
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
Full description
Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer: We are looking for a Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical projects, grow client relationships, and provide technical leadership across a variety of projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both the technical side of geotechnical engineering and developing business and mentoring a team.
What You’ll Do
• Lead geotechnical engineering projects from investigation through design and construction
• Manage and mentor engineers and project teams
• Develop new business opportunities and build long-term client relationships
• Lead project pursuits, proposals, and client meetings
• Plan and manage geotechnical exploration programs and laboratory testing
• Perform and oversee geotechnical analysis and design
• Provide recommendations for foundations, earthwork, retaining walls, and slope stability
• Perform or oversee settlement and stability analyses
• Prepare and review geotechnical reports, drawings, and specifications
• Work with clients, contractors, architects, and other engineering disciplines
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and develop practical, cost-effective solutions
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Support business development and identify opportunities for continued growth
What We’re Looking For
• 15+ years of geotechnical engineering experience
• Professional experience working on projects in North Carolina
• Active PE license required
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
• Strong experience with geotechnical design and analysis
• Experience with slope stability, shallow and deep foundations, mat foundations, retaining walls, and large earthwork projects
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong consulting and client-facing experience
• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience mentoring and developing engineers
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Experience with business development and project pursuits preferred
Project Types
• Transportation / DOT
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Land Development
• Renewable Energy
• Utilities
• Mining
• Retail
• Hospitality
• Water / Infrastructure
Civil / Structural Engineer jobs in Charlotte, North Carolina · Civil / Structural Engineer jobs in the United States · All Career Collective jobs · Senior Civil / Structural Engineer jobs in Charlotte, North Carolina · Senior Civil / Structural Engineer jobs in the United States · Senior and manager-level jobs in Charlotte, North Carolina