Geotechnical Engineering Project Manager

STV is seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Project Manager to support in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects. This role will be integral in overseeing geotechnical engineering activities, ensuring compliance with transportation standards, and providing technical leadership throughout project planning, design, and construction phases. The Geotechnical Engineering Project Manager will receive structured onboarding and mentorship to progressively build expertise in geotechnical analysis, risk assessment, and project delivery within the project.

Responsibilities:

Lead geotechnical engineering efforts, including site investigations, soil testing, and foundation design. Oversee geotechnical data collection, analysis, and reporting to support project decision-making. Ensure compliance with geotechnical standards, specifications, and best practices. Provide technical guidance to project teams on ground improvement, slope stability, and foundation systems. Collaborate with structural and roadway engineers to integrate geotechnical solutions into design plans. Review and approve geotechnical reports, calculations, and design recommendations. Identify geotechnical risks and develop mitigation strategies to enhance project success. Support project permitting, stakeholder coordination, and construction oversight as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred). 10+ years of geotechnical engineering experience, including leadership roles in infrastructure projects. Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee or the ability to obtain one within six months. Expertise in geotechnical analysis, foundation design, and soil-structure interaction. Proficiency in geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, LPILE, GeoStudio, or similar tools. Knowledge of geotechnical standards, specifications, and design criteria. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to address complex subsurface challenges. Excellent communication and leadership abilities to manage teams and coordinate with stakeholders. Why Join STV? Work alongside top industry professionals on high-impact infrastructure projects. Hands-on experience with geotechnical operations, planning, and design. A collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and career advancement.

Compensation Range:

$118,489.97 - $135,417.11 STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner.

The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We're also committed to delivering formative career experiences - and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.