Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager

Are you a geotechnical engineer who’s ready to take the next step and lead complex projects, mentor young engineers, and solving the kind of soil and foundation challenges that make a real impact on infrastructure and development across the Inland Northwest?

A rapidly growing engineering and materials testing firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager to join their team in the Spokane, WA / Hayden, ID area. This is a hands-on technical role where you’ll manage geotechnical investigations, guide junior staff, and interface directly with clients on projects spanning transportation, commercial, and high-rise developments.

Why You Should Explore This Role:

• Lead with Technical Depth– Take ownership of subsurface exploration, analysis, and design for deep foundations, slopes, and retaining systems.
• Mentor Without Bureaucracy– Guide junior engineers and field staff, offering mentorship without heavy management layers.
• Project Diversity– Work on DOT, commercial, and large-scale development projects—no cookie-cutter residential work.
• Company Vehicle Provided– Includes an F-150 for field travel and client visits.
• Career Growth Ahead– Clear path toward leadership within a company that values technical excellence and internal advancement.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Execute and review geotechnical analyses, including deep foundation design, settlement evaluation, and slope stability.
• Oversee and perform field exploration programs, lab testing coordination, and geotechnical report development.
• Review project proposals and manage geotechnical deliverables to meet client and regulatory expectations.
• Interface with contractors, developers, and DOT clients to provide engineering solutions.
• Mentor engineers-in-training and field technicians through project phases.
• Collaborate with project managers and department heads to ensure quality and consistency.

What’s In It for You:

• Base salary $90K–$130K, plus performance bonus potential.
• Company vehicle (F-150)provided for field and client travel.
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility between office, home, and field.
• Full health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
• Ongoing professional development and PE license support in ID/WA/MT.
• Opportunity to grow into a department leadership role.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering (M.S. in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering preferred).
• Professional Engineer (P.E.)license required.
• Minimum 5 years of geotechnical engineering experience, ideally in the Northwest region.