Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Company : LHH
Location : Louisville, KY, 40201
Posted Date : 5 November 2025
Job Details
We are seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead the technical execution of both routine and complex projects from concept through completion. This role involves planning, scheduling, and managing engineering tasks, supervising analysis processes, and conducting project reviews. You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior staff, and serve as an Authorized Project Reviewer. Additionally, you will contribute to business development, ensure compliance with safety standards, and champion continuous quality improvement across all projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance for the successful execution of routine and complex projects.
- Develop conceptual designs and investigative strategies for major project phases or assume full responsibility for moderately scoped projects.
- Plan, schedule, and manage engineering tasks, resolving conflicting design elements as needed.
- Conduct project reviews, particularly for projects involving advanced investigation techniques.
- Oversee analysis processes, contribute to client reports, and provide technical assessments.
- Lead technical training sessions and make informed decisions on emerging technologies.
- Support marketing, sales, and business development initiatives.
- Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
- Serve as an Authorized Project Reviewer.
- Identify and manage project-related risks, ensuring adherence to company risk policies.
- Promote and enforce safety standards, leading team safety initiatives.
- Drive continuous quality monitoring and improvement across all projects.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of post-PE/responsible charge experience with geotechnical consulting firms.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Kentucky or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 7 paid holidays, PTO, 401(k) w/company contribution, professional license and professional society membership reimbursement.
Pay Details: $110,000.00 to $170,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Katlin Moratz
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Trending Searches in Louisville, KY
- Full time jobs near me Louisville, KY
- Local job openings
- Places hiring near me
- Job vacancies near me
- Senior Geotechnical Engineer jobs near me Louisville, KY
- Senior Geotechnical Engineer jobs hiring near me Louisville, KY
- Senior Geotechnical Engineer jobs hiring near Louisville, KY
- Senior Geotechnical Engineer jobs near Louisville, KY
- Senior Geotechnical Engineer jobs near me in Louisville, KY
- Senior Geotechnical Engineer jobs in Louisville, KY
Top trending job titles hiring now
Popular Searches for Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Top searches
- Jobs hiring immediately
- Part time jobs near me
- Full time jobs near me
- Jobs that are hiring near me
- Jobs near me hiring now
- Senior Geotechnical Engineer jobs near me
- Senior Geotechnical Engineer jobs
- Senior Geotechnical Engineer jobs hiring near me
- Senior Geotechnical Engineer openings near me
- Senior Geotechnical Engineer vacancies near me
Employment opportunities at LHH