Geotechnical Engineer: Raleigh, NC
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CaryLead / Manager15+ yrs
The job in short
Geotechnical engineering in Raleigh.
Details
- Found
- 9 d ago · posted 2026-10-08
- Location as listed
- Cary, NC, United States
- Role
- Civil / Structural Engineer
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
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
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