Geotechnical Engineer Jobs in Washington
Geotechnical Engineer jobs in Washington are consistently active, with demand concentrated in infrastructure, transportation, and commercial development across entry-level through senior roles. Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma anchor most of the hiring, where firms like KPFF Consulting Engineers, Shannon and Wilson, and WSP USA maintain long-standing Washington operations. The most in-demand specialties are slope stability analysis, subsurface investigation, and seismic hazard assessment, reflecting the state's complex glacial soils and earthquake-prone terrain. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Delve Underground
We want our employees to make a career doing what they love to do. We encourage an entrepreneurial spirit and help our team members forge their own path within the company. We support their efforts to stay on the cutting edge of technology while fostering a great work-life balance. In addition to working hard, we also have fun. We socialize and celebrate achievements at summer picnics, holiday parties, and company outings.
Benefits: Full benefits program consisting of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA or HSA, EAP, 401(k), ESOP, and company stock ownership program, 9 Paid Holidays, generous paid-time-off program, work from home flexibility, and health & wellness reimbursement
Pay: $116,014 - $145,018
Project Geotechnical Engineer
Delve Underground has an immediate opening for a Geotechnical Engineer with a minimum of six years of relevant experience to join our Seattle, Washington team delivering heavy civil infrastructure projects, such as tunnels, underground facilities, wastewater facilities, and water infrastructure. The candidate will have experience in the following subject matters: field investigations, geotechnical engineering design, and support of excavation design.
Responsibilities:
- Lead geotechnical investigation programs including planning, permitting coordination, field implementation, field data collection and oversight including logging of soil borings and rock cores, oversight of in-situ testing, data reporting, and writing interpretative reports.
- Evaluate and characterize soil and rock ground conditions for engineering design.
- Perform geotechnical engineering analyses and calculations for tunnels, shafts, support of excavations, foundations, retaining structures, landslide and slope stability, ground improvement, and seismic evaluations.
- Preparation of technical reports and other geotechnical documents (data, baseline, and engineering reports).
- Development of design drawings and specifications.
- Specialty construction observation including pile load testing, pile installation, drilled shaft installation, and retaining wall construction is a plus.
- Review of contractor submittals and RFIs.
- Managing geotechnical projects and mentoring junior staff.
- Work on a variety of office and field assignments, including proposal development.
- Ensure quality assurance and quality control procedures are met.
Qualifications:
- BS in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering; MS preferred.
- Professional Engineering registration in Washington State or the ability to obtain one within one year.
- Ability to manage several concurrent projects and supervise junior staff on project tasks.
- Strong analytical and technical communication skills.
- Experience working as design representative on construction sites.
- Team leader possessing strong oral and written communication skills.
- Willingness to work in the field and travel for short-term assignments.
- Proficiency with geotechnical analysis software for slope stability, shoring design, and finite-element modeling (Plaxis or similar).
- Familiarity with site response analysis is a plus
- Familiarity with trenchless technologies is a plus.
- Experience with or willingness to learn rope access techniques is a plus.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out our application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!
Delve Underground is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Compensation reflects the cost of labor across our geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location, experience, knowledge, and skills.
No recruiters, please.
The pay range for this role is:
116,014 - 145,018 USD per year(Seattle)
About Delve Underground
We want our employees to make a career doing what they love to do. We encourage an entrepreneurial spirit and help our team members forge their own path within the company. We support their efforts to stay on the cutting edge of technology while fostering a great work-life balance. In addition to working hard, we also have fun. We socialize and celebrate achievements at summer picnics, holiday parties, and company outings.
Benefits: Full benefits program consisting of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA or HSA, EAP, 401(k), ESOP, and company stock ownership program, 9 Paid Holidays, generous paid-time-off program, work from home flexibility, and health & wellness reimbursement
Pay: $116,014 - $145,018
Project Geotechnical Engineer
Delve Underground has an immediate opening for a Geotechnical Engineer with a minimum of six years of relevant experience to join our Seattle, Washington team delivering heavy civil infrastructure projects, such as tunnels, underground facilities, wastewater facilities, and water infrastructure. The candidate will have experience in the following subject matters: field investigations, geotechnical engineering design, and support of excavation design.
Responsibilities:
- Lead geotechnical investigation programs including planning, permitting coordination, field implementation, field data collection and oversight including logging of soil borings and rock cores, oversight of in-situ testing, data reporting, and writing interpretative reports.
- Evaluate and characterize soil and rock ground conditions for engineering design.
- Perform geotechnical engineering analyses and calculations for tunnels, shafts, support of excavations, foundations, retaining structures, landslide and slope stability, ground improvement, and seismic evaluations.
- Preparation of technical reports and other geotechnical documents (data, baseline, and engineering reports).
- Development of design drawings and specifications.
- Specialty construction observation including pile load testing, pile installation, drilled shaft installation, and retaining wall construction is a plus.
- Review of contractor submittals and RFIs.
- Managing geotechnical projects and mentoring junior staff.
- Work on a variety of office and field assignments, including proposal development.
- Ensure quality assurance and quality control procedures are met.
Qualifications:
- BS in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering; MS preferred.
- Professional Engineering registration in Washington State or the ability to obtain one within one year.
- Ability to manage several concurrent projects and supervise junior staff on project tasks.
- Strong analytical and technical communication skills.
- Experience working as design representative on construction sites.
- Team leader possessing strong oral and written communication skills.
- Willingness to work in the field and travel for short-term assignments.
- Proficiency with geotechnical analysis software for slope stability, shoring design, and finite-element modeling (Plaxis or similar).
- Familiarity with site response analysis is a plus
- Familiarity with trenchless technologies is a plus.
- Experience with or willingness to learn rope access techniques is a plus.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out our application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!
Delve Underground is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Compensation reflects the cost of labor across our geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location, experience, knowledge, and skills.
No recruiters, please.
The pay range for this role is:
116,014 - 145,018 USD per year(Seattle)
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in geotechnical engineer jobs across Washington.
- Active Washington state Professional Engineer license or eligibility to obtain one
- Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency with geotechnical software such as SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, or gINT
- Experience conducting subsurface investigations, boring logs, and laboratory soil testing
- Familiarity with WSDOT geotechnical design guidelines and Washington seismic standards
- Strong technical report writing and client communication skills
Geotechnical Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a geotechnical engineer in Washington?
Becoming a geotechnical engineer in Washington requires a bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering followed by licensure as a Professional Engineer through the Washington State Department of Licensing. Candidates must pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, complete four years of qualifying experience, and pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Many Washington employers expect the PE license or active pursuit of it for roles beyond entry level.
How much do geotechnical engineers make in Washington?
Geotechnical engineers in Washington earn a median of about $110,000 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $81,840 for the lowest 10% to over $160,670 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire geotechnical engineers in Washington?
Employers hiring geotechnical engineers in Washington right now include GeoEngineers, ROI AGENCY, and HALEY & ALDRICH, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's active infrastructure pipeline and seismic retrofit programs keep a broad range of engineering consulting firms and public agencies posting throughout the year.
Which Washington cities have the most geotechnical engineer jobs?
Seattle, Bellevue, and Spokane have the most geotechnical engineer openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue drive the largest share of listings through major transportation and commercial development projects, while Tacoma's port expansion and industrial corridor keep steady demand for site investigation and foundation engineering in the south Sound region.
Are there remote geotechnical engineer jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Geotechnical engineering is fundamentally a field-and-lab discipline, so most roles require on-site investigation, drilling oversight, or laboratory work that cannot be done remotely. About 69% of geotechnical engineer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve report writing, data analysis, or project management rather than direct field work.
How can I get hired as a geotechnical engineer in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an EIT-designated role or staff geotechnical engineer position at a Washington consulting firm, where you work under a licensed PE toward your own licensure. Firms like Shannon and Wilson and KPFF regularly hire new graduates for field technician and junior engineer roles involving soil sampling, boring log review, and report support. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before you apply and building a portfolio of subsurface investigation coursework or senior thesis projects gives candidates a clear edge over those who wait.
Where can I find and apply to geotechnical engineer jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to geotechnical engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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