Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026. Geosyntec Consultants scores A on the Alion truth index.
Overview
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice in our Seattle, Washington office. This position is well-suited for a talented, highly experienced individual who is interested in being a leader and contributing to innovative and challenging projects involving transportation and utility improvements, river and floodplain restoration, landfills, brownfields redevelopment, seismic hazard evaluations, landslide stabilizations, private development.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Client management and business development;
- Civil design, landfill design, and site layout;
- Geotechnical engineering analyses such as slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, deep foundations design, seismic design, seepage evaluations, and retaining wall design;
- Geotechnical site characterization;
- Development and management of instrumentation monitoring systems;
- Project/task management and proposal preparation;
- Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications; and
- Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
Education and Licensure
- Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or a related field. (required)
- Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
- Professional registration (i.e., P.E, P.G.). (required)
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- At least 10 years directly relevant experience in a consulting environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Knowledge of relevant geotechnical engineering software (e.g., slope stability). (required)
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
- Fieldwork and overnight travel may be required.
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.
- Minimum Salary: $149,330/year / Maximum Salary: $209,060/year (Seattle, WA)
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees including, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, a minimum of 8 sick days, and a minimum of 11 vacation days per year, in line with state or federal requirements. Employees (and their families) are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), a variety of leaves of absences and other benefits to eligible employees.
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