Sr. Geotechnical Engineer | Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

CTL Engineering is hiring a Sr. Geotechnical Engineer Project Manager Team Lead!

CTL Engineering (www.ctleng.com) is an award winning, full service consulting engineering firm with (15) locations across OH, IN, WV, KY, NC, SC, and VA with a rich history over our (97) years in business.

We provide civil / site design and land surveying, environmental, geotechnical , construction administration & inspection, accident reconstruction, roofing / building envelope, A / V system design, troubleshooting & installation, transportation design (bridge / roadway), and specialized testing services to the construction industry.

We are looking for a PE-credentialed Sr. Geotechnical Engineer who will play a key member, and Team Lead, of the Geotech Team in performing geotechnical explorations and investigations for our clients.

You’ll leverage your extensive expertise and creative problem-solving skills while collaborating closely with institutions / municipal agencies, Architects, Engineers, Developers, and project teams to deliver customized geotechnical studies, reports, and solutions.

From initial concept development to final execution, this role will guide projects through every stage of the land profile evaluation process, ensuring seamless integration and optimal results.

If you are passionate about staying ahead of industry trends, enjoy problem-solving, and have a creative approach to the geotechnical field, we want to hear from you!

This is more than a job posting it's an invitation to bring your expertise to a company where innovation and passion converge seamlessly.

Highlights :

• Interesting projects ranging from infrastructure, industrial, commercial, and one-off / unique engineering.
• Typically, the projects are primarily focused on DOT-related (roadway) and airport / runway.
• Projects are typically located within a 60-90 mile radius of the company office - but extensive travel is uncommon and no / very rare overnight travel is the norm.
• A company vehicle can be provided or reimbursement for personal vehicle use.

Responsibilities :

• Performing geotechnical explorations, site characterizations, slope stability assessments, and risk evaluation on developments.
• Training and supervision of lab technicians, maintenance of quality reviews and certifications, management of equipment inventory and calibration, client marketing and proposal preparation.
• Training and development of lesser-experienced Engineers (EI / EIT and new PEs).
• Tracking project progress in both timeline and budget / profit-loss capacities.
• Assisting Marketing with the technical aspects in generating proposals.
• Overseeing quality of work submitted (QA / QC).
• Ability to work independently on broad projects with oversight / supervision by the Dept. Manager.
• Providing direction on a project to project basis i.e. preparing lab testing assignments, reviewing documents, and testing results for content and accuracy.
• Preparing geotechnical engineering reports.
• Interacting with clients on technical aspects of the projects.
• Reviewing soils laboratory test results.
• Assisting in planning and the execution of subsurface investigation programs - including the understanding of project design plans, locating test borings at project sites, coordinating underground utility clearance.
• Design development and analysis of earth embankments, earth retaining structures and anchoring systems.
• Performing analysis and design of shallow and deep foundations and slope stability evaluations.
• Monitoring and enforcing quality control standards and specifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to read design drawings.
• Ability to meet schedules.
• Experience with common geotechnical software or be able to utilize software with minimal training.
• Self-motivated, reliable, quality minded, and detail oriented.

Minimum Qualifications :

• 8+ years of experience in consulting engineering on various civil projects
• P.E. credentialing is required

Education :

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology is a plus, but not required.

Physical Requirements :

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to travel, and be physically able to maneuver on open terrain. .

Benefits :

CTL Engineering offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, an award-winning ESOP ( Employee Stock Ownership Plan ), and a 401K plan.

CTL Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.