Geotechnical Project Engineer Remote | Great Lakes Region, USA Are you a geotechnical engineer looking for greater flexibility, more technical involvement, and the opportunity to work on challenging foundation engineering projects across the United States? Our client is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to join their growing team, supporting innovative ground improvement and foundation solutions on a wide variety of commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and development projects. This is a fully remote opportunity for candidates based within the Great Lakes region, offering significant career growth, technical development, and exposure to complex geotechnical design challenges. This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy applying soil mechanics principles, performing foundation design analyses, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and seeing projects progress from concept through construction. Why Consider This Opportunity? Fully remote working environment Work on technically challenging geotechnical and foundation engineering projects Strong career development and progression opportunities Exposure to innovative ground improvement solutions and deep foundation systems Collaborative team culture with access to senior technical mentorship Competitive compensation package including bonus potential Comprehensive benefits package from day one Company-supported retirement savings program Ongoing professional development, training, and advancement opportunities Key Responsibilities As a Geotechnical Project Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting project feasibility evaluations, engineering analyses, and foundation design efforts.

Responsibilities include:

Perform geotechnical engineering analyses and foundation design calculations Apply soil mechanics principles to evaluate site conditions and develop engineering recommendations Support project feasibility studies and technical assessments Review geotechnical reports, subsurface investigations, and construction documents Prepare engineering calculations, design reviews, and technical recommendations Conduct slope stability, settlement, and other geotechnical analyses Collaborate with project managers, regional engineering teams, and external stakeholders Provide technical support during project planning, design, and construction phases Assist with troubleshooting field and construction-related geotechnical issues Review and approve foundation and ground improvement designs Prepare technical reports, documentation, and client deliverables Deliver technical presentations and participate in project meetings and workshops Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering Minimum 2+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering Strong understanding of soil mechanics and foundation engineering principles Experience performing geotechnical analyses and engineering calculations Ability to interpret construction drawings, plans, and project specifications Strong communication and interpersonal skills Self-motivated with the ability to manage priorities in a remote working environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure in the future Experience with shallow foundations, deep foundations, or ground improvement systems Familiarity withgeotechnical software such as:

SLIDE SLOPE/W

Settle3D AutoCAD Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be a technically driven geotechnical engineer who enjoys solving complex subsurface and foundation challenges. You will bring a strong understanding of soil behavior, settlement analysis, and foundation design, while thriving in a collaborative environment where innovation and technical excellence are highly valued. Whether your background includes consulting, design-build, transportation, commercial development, industrial facilities, or infrastructure projects, this role offers the opportunity to take the next step in your geotechnical engineering career while maintaining the flexibility of a fully remote position. Location This role is fully remote; however, candidates must be based within the Great Lakes Region of the United States. Interested in learning more? Apply today to discuss this opportunity confidentially. Job Alerts Get job alerts Share Copied to clipboard Related roles Senior Geotechnical Engineer USA $110,000

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