Principal Engineer - Land
Core
Senior technical leader providing strategic direction, oversight, and trusted advisory services for complex geotechnical engineering projects across infrastructure, transportation, and energy sectors.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Geotechnical)
Builds
Geotechnical engineering solutions, project execution plans, risk assessments, and professional engineering reports for public and private infrastructure clients.
Domain
Geotechnical engineering, civil infrastructure, foundation engineering, seismic design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Geotechnical engineering, soil and rock mechanics, foundation engineering, seismic design, numerical modeling, project management, budget forecasting, contract negotiation, technical writing, regulatory compliance, team leadership, business strategy
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, PhD, PE and GE license in California, experience in operational excellence initiatives, proficiency in engineering software applications
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, engineering software applications
Responsibilities
Lead complex geotechnical projects from planning through construction support, oversee project execution including schedules and budgets, review and approve engineering analyses and reports, mentor engineering staff, foster client relationships as primary technical point of contact, support business growth through strategic planning and proposal preparation, ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & mentorship