Civil Engineering
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Des Moines, IA
$97,000 to $124,000 a year
The employer is an infrastructure consultancy focused on water, transportation and resilient communities.
Our Des Moines office is growing, and we need a Senior Geotechnical Engineer who can lead technical work from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative civil engineering group and report to the civil engineering manager. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Des Moines location.
What you’ll do
- Analyze foundations, retaining walls and slope stability
- Observe earthwork and foundation construction in the field
- Coordinate drilling subcontractors and field staff
- Write geotechnical reports with design recommendations
- Plan and oversee subsurface explorations and laboratory testing
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience
- Willingness to work in the field
- Strong soil mechanics fundamentals
- Experience writing geotechnical reports
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- PE license
- Master’s degree in geotechnical engineering
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Des Moines, IA is $97,000 – $124,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Flexible spending accounts
- Annual professional development and certification budget
- Commuter benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance starting on day one
- Paid professional licensing and society memberships
- Paid time off plus paid company holidays
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
