Senior Geotechnical Engineer Job at Risus Talent Partners, Frederick, MD

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  • Risus Talent Partners
  • Frederick, MD

Job Description

Incredible opportunity with an ESOP company offering excellent work–life balance.

Senior Geotechnical Engineer (PE Required)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to directly replace a long-tenured engineer retiring in early 2026. This is a full-time, office-based leadership role located in Frederick, Maryland headquarters with occasional travel to project sites and our Hanover laboratory. The successful candidate will inherit an established book of business and immediately step into a key technical and client-facing position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and perform geotechnical investigations and analyses including shallow and deep foundation design, slope stability, soil mechanics, settlement, and pavement design
  • Prepare, review, and seal technical proposals, cost estimates, specifications, and geotechnical reports
  • Review and approve daily Construction Materials Testing (CMT) field and laboratory reports
  • Provide senior-level technical guidance to project managers, junior staff, and field teams
  • Serve as primary client contact during design, pre-construction, and construction phases (including kick-off site visits and periodic oversight)
  • Collaborate closely with the CMT Manager (Hanover office) on testing scopes and quality control
  • Directly manage one mid-level geotechnical staff member

Required Qualifications

  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington DC
  • 10–15+ years of geotechnical engineering experience in the Mid-Atlantic region
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred/strongly desired)
  • Demonstrated proficiency with gINT, OpenGround, Slope/W, and G-Stable
  • Strong working knowledge of construction materials testing procedures and daily report review
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

  • Existing client relationships in Maryland, Northern Virginia, or DC metro markets
  • Specific experience with deep foundation systems (drilled shafts, driven piles, micropiles)
  • Prior experience mentoring junior staff and managing small teams

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Immediate start,

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