Lead Geotechnical Engineer (Civil Infrastructure)

We are seeking a Lead Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership on large-scale civil infrastructure projects, including flood protection systems, levees, pump stations, and water and wastewater facilities. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong experience in geotechnical engineering for horizontal infrastructure, including foundations, earthworks, and soil–structure interaction in challenging ground conditions.

The successful candidate will serve as the geotechnical technical lead responsible for investigation planning, analysis, design support, and quality control from planning and design through construction support.

Key Responsibilities

Lead geotechnical engineering efforts for civil infrastructure projects, including levees, floodwalls (T-walls, I-walls), pump stations, drainage structures, and water/wastewater facilities
Plan and oversee subsurface investigations, geotechnical analyses, and report development
Develop and review recommendations for foundations, embankments, excavations, ground improvement, and dewatering
Evaluate soil–structure interaction, slope stability, settlement, seepage, and bearing capacity
Coordinate closely with structural, civil, hydraulic, and environmental disciplines to deliver integrated designs
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, USACE criteria, and other applicable agency and permitting requirements
Provide technical leadership, QA/QC review, and mentorship to engineering staff
Support construction through submittal review, instrumentation monitoring, field observations, and resolution of geotechnical issues

Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license required (Geotechnical or Civil emphasis)
10+ years of geotechnical engineering experience on heavy civil or public infrastructure projects
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) project experience strongly preferred
Experience with flood protection systems, levees, pump stations, or water/wastewater infrastructure strongly preferred
Familiarity with soft soils, high groundwater conditions, coastal or flood-prone environments, and resilience-based design
Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex engineering deliverables

Why Join Us

Lead high-impact infrastructure and resiliency projects
Work on complex, multidisciplinary public works programs
Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional growth opportunities

Pay: $115,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

MSMM Engineering, LLC

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