Senior Level Geotechnical Engineering Technician Jobs
Senior level geotechnical engineering technician jobs place experienced professionals in charge of field investigations, drilling programs, and lab quality standards, with direct accountability for project outcomes and junior staff development. Hiring covers on-site and hybrid settings across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, with ECS Limited, Terracon Consultants, and Kleinfelder hiring at this level now.
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Top employerECS Limited
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type81% On-site
Top industryConsulting
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Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager
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Kleinfelder
Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager
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Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Senior Project Manager
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GEI Consultants
Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Senior Project Manager
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Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Senior Project Manager
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New York, New York
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Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Senior Project Manager
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Bloomfield, New Jersey
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Geotechnical Principal
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ECS Limited
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Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager
Kleinfelder·Cary, North Carolina
Job functions:
8+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Full Time
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Job Description:
Take Your Geotechnical Career to the Next Level
Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!
Step into Your New Role
We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager to join our Team in North Carolina. The location is flexible.
Kleinfelder has an exceptionally strong portfolio of Client relationships that is driving our ability to further grow and diversify our business.
This position can be based in Raleigh, Charlotte or Greensboro.
The successful candidate will be an experienced geotechnical engineer looking to lead a team of staff performing geotechnical investigations, geohazard assessments, engineering design and construction observation activities for a variety of infrastructure, energy, and mining projects. This position provides a great career-growth opportunity for an entrepreneurially-minded and energetic person who can effectively collaborate with teammates and Clients.
The ideal candidate will:
Strong analytical skills are required in areas including:
Education, Experience, and General Skills:
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Take Your Geotechnical Career to the Next Level
Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!
Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Geotechnical team is looking for you! From earthquake and seismic engineering to the latest trenchless technology methods, Kleinfelder's Geotechnical Services support the planning, engineering, and construction of complex projects, and our specialists are leading experts in their fields.
Step into Your New Role
We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager to join our Team in North Carolina. The location is flexible.
Kleinfelder has an exceptionally strong portfolio of Client relationships that is driving our ability to further grow and diversify our business.
This position can be based in Raleigh, Charlotte or Greensboro.
The successful candidate will be an experienced geotechnical engineer looking to lead a team of staff performing geotechnical investigations, geohazard assessments, engineering design and construction observation activities for a variety of infrastructure, energy, and mining projects. This position provides a great career-growth opportunity for an entrepreneurially-minded and energetic person who can effectively collaborate with teammates and Clients.
The ideal candidate will:
- Direct and execute Geotechnical project assignments including field exploration, laboratory services, engineering analysis, and report preparation.
- Provide quality control review of proposals and reports and direct operations in a manner to consistently meet commitments to the clients.
- Actively participate and direct business development and marketing efforts while establishing and maintaining client relationships.
- Mentor and manage junior staff and project level geotechnical professionals through project performance.
- Actively participate in relationship building with professional and technical organizations.
Strong analytical skills are required in areas including:
- Soil and rock classification,
- Slope stability analysis,
- Earth retention systems,
- Shallow and deep foundation design,
- Construction support
- Soil improvement techniques
Education, Experience, and General Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Geotechnical emphasis preferred).
- Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field a plus.
- 8+ years of related experience.
- Experience with energy, mining, transportation, and/or heavy commercial sectors highly desired.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina.
- Must have a positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks.
- Ability to work independently or with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Position will require the candidate to adhere to work assignments/schedules, be self-motivated, organized, and have a keen sense of detail.
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:
Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
Kleinfelder
Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager
Cary, North Carolina
New 1m ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
8+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description:
Take Your Geotechnical Career to the Next Level
Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!
Step into Your New Role
We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager to join our Team in North Carolina. The location is flexible.
Kleinfelder has an exceptionally strong portfolio of Client relationships that is driving our ability to further grow and diversify our business.
This position can be based in Raleigh, Charlotte or Greensboro.
The successful candidate will be an experienced geotechnical engineer looking to lead a team of staff performing geotechnical investigations, geohazard assessments, engineering design and construction observation activities for a variety of infrastructure, energy, and mining projects. This position provides a great career-growth opportunity for an entrepreneurially-minded and energetic person who can effectively collaborate with teammates and Clients.
The ideal candidate will:
Strong analytical skills are required in areas including:
Education, Experience, and General Skills:
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Take Your Geotechnical Career to the Next Level
Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!
Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Geotechnical team is looking for you! From earthquake and seismic engineering to the latest trenchless technology methods, Kleinfelder's Geotechnical Services support the planning, engineering, and construction of complex projects, and our specialists are leading experts in their fields.
Step into Your New Role
We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager to join our Team in North Carolina. The location is flexible.
Kleinfelder has an exceptionally strong portfolio of Client relationships that is driving our ability to further grow and diversify our business.
This position can be based in Raleigh, Charlotte or Greensboro.
The successful candidate will be an experienced geotechnical engineer looking to lead a team of staff performing geotechnical investigations, geohazard assessments, engineering design and construction observation activities for a variety of infrastructure, energy, and mining projects. This position provides a great career-growth opportunity for an entrepreneurially-minded and energetic person who can effectively collaborate with teammates and Clients.
The ideal candidate will:
- Direct and execute Geotechnical project assignments including field exploration, laboratory services, engineering analysis, and report preparation.
- Provide quality control review of proposals and reports and direct operations in a manner to consistently meet commitments to the clients.
- Actively participate and direct business development and marketing efforts while establishing and maintaining client relationships.
- Mentor and manage junior staff and project level geotechnical professionals through project performance.
- Actively participate in relationship building with professional and technical organizations.
Strong analytical skills are required in areas including:
- Soil and rock classification,
- Slope stability analysis,
- Earth retention systems,
- Shallow and deep foundation design,
- Construction support
- Soil improvement techniques
Education, Experience, and General Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Geotechnical emphasis preferred).
- Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field a plus.
- 8+ years of related experience.
- Experience with energy, mining, transportation, and/or heavy commercial sectors highly desired.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina.
- Must have a positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks.
- Ability to work independently or with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Position will require the candidate to adhere to work assignments/schedules, be self-motivated, organized, and have a keen sense of detail.
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:
Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
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Senior Level Geotechnical Engineering Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level geotechnical engineering technician job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated independence on subsurface investigations, proficiency with soil and rock classification, and a history of mentoring junior technicians or leading field crews. Candidates who can read and interpret boring logs, run compaction and Atterberg limits testing without supervision, and communicate findings clearly to engineers and project managers consistently stand out in hiring decisions.
Which companies hire senior level geotechnical engineering technicians?
Companies hiring senior level geotechnical engineering technicians right now include ECS Limited, Terracon Consultants, and Kleinfelder, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from geotechnical and environmental consulting firms, construction materials testing laboratories, and civil engineering firms running large infrastructure or transportation projects.
Are there remote senior level geotechnical engineering technician jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field require regular field presence given the hands-on nature of site investigation and materials testing. About 19% of senior level geotechnical engineering technician openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those tend to be positions with significant report writing, data analysis, or project coordination responsibilities that can be handled off-site.
What makes a geotechnical engineering technician role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership rather than execution. Where a mid-level technician follows a testing plan, a senior technician authors it, oversees its implementation, and signs off on field data quality. Expect expanded scope that includes training and evaluating junior staff, coordinating directly with project engineers, resolving field conditions that fall outside standard procedures, and contributing to quality control programs across multiple concurrent projects.
Which industries hire the most senior level geotechnical engineering technicians?
Senior level geotechnical engineering technician roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand because they require ongoing subsurface investigation, foundation testing, and regulatory compliance work on complex, long-duration projects where senior-level oversight and continuity are essential.