Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical EngineerLocation:

Orlando, FL (Jacksonville, FL also considered)

Employment Type:

Full-time Client:

Confidential (Top‑ranked national engineering firm)The OpportunityLVI Associates is partnering with a top‑ranked, private‑sector focused engineering firm to hire a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Orlando (or Jacksonville). You'll join a collaborative team delivering large, technically challenging, and fast‑track projects across data centers, high‑rise development, urban redevelopment, tunneling/transportation, waterfront/marine, and ground improvement.

Expect meaningful responsibility, strong mentorship, and a clear path to leadership.

What You'll DoDesign & Analysis:

Deep foundations (driven/drilled), SOE (support of excavation), earth retention/retaining walls, ground improvement (grouting, vibro, rigid inclusions, etc.), settlement and slope stability.

Investigations:

Plan/scope subsurface programs (borings/CPT), coordinate field/lab testing, and develop geotechnical models.

Reporting:

Author and review geotechnical reports, technical memos, and specifications; translate geotech findings into practical recommendations for structural/civil teams.

Construction Support:

Perform periodic site visits/inspections, respond to RFIs/submittals, and provide construction phase engineering.

Project & Client Interface:

Support project management tasks, help manage budgets/schedules, and contribute to client meetings; BD exposure for those interested.

What You'll Bring5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience in consulting/design.

B.S. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (M.S. preferred).EIT required; P.E. in FL (or ability to obtain via comity) strongly preferred.

Hands‑on experience with SOE, ground improvement, foundation design, retaining walls, and construction support/inspection.

Proficiency with geotechnical software (gINT, PLAXIS, Slide/SLOPE/W, LPILE, GRLWEAP, etc.).Strong communication skills; able to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Willingness to conduct occasional fieldwork; valid driver's license.

Why JoinHigh‑impact portfolio: complex private‑sector projects with real technical depth.

Mentorship & training: structured development with industry leaders.

Career trajectory: transparent pathway to lead/associate roles (with BD upside if desired).Compensation & benefits: competitive base + bonus, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) match, PTO/flex, and professional development support.