Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Shape Arizona’s Future. Lead Projects That Matter.

Quality Testing, LLC (QT) is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership, manage complex projects, and support the continued growth of our geotechnical engineering practice.

Location: Gilbert, Arizona
Schedule: Full-time

This position is located in Gilbert, Arizona, and does not require travel.

About Quality Testing

Quality Testing, LLC (QT) is a trusted Arizona engineering consulting firm specializing in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and construction inspection. For more than 25 years, we have partnered with public agencies, municipalities, engineering firms, contractors, and developers to support safe, reliable, and high-quality infrastructure throughout Arizona.

Our work supports transportation, municipal, commercial, industrial, and public infrastructure projects. We are seeking a collaborative senior engineer who can deliver technically sound solutions, manage successful projects, build strong client relationships, and mentor developing engineering professionals.

Why Join Quality Testing?

• Local position based in Gilbert, Arizona
• No travel required
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid professional development
• Support for maintaining professional licenses and relevant credentials
• Leadership opportunities within a growing geotechnical practice
• Collaborative environment with experienced engineers, technicians, inspectors, and project managers
• Opportunity to influence technical standards, project delivery, and team development
• Diverse portfolio of Arizona projects

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will lead geotechnical investigations and provide technical guidance throughout the planning, design, and construction phases of projects.

Responsibilities may include:

• Planning, managing, and overseeing geotechnical investigations
• Developing project scopes, proposals, schedules, and budgets
• Reviewing field exploration programs, boring logs, laboratory data, and subsurface information
• Evaluating soil, rock, groundwater, and site conditions
• Performing or reviewing geotechnical analyses and engineering calculations
• Developing recommendations for shallow and deep foundations, earthwork, site preparation, settlement, retaining structures, slopes, and pavement systems
• Preparing and reviewing geotechnical reports, technical memoranda, proposals, and construction recommendations
• Providing technical consultation throughout the design and construction process
• Reviewing construction materials testing and inspection results when relevant to project requirements
• Performing senior-level quality assurance and quality control reviews
• Signing and sealing engineering reports and other documents when required
• Identifying technical risks and developing practical, cost-effective solutions
• Coordinating with clients, owners, architects, contractors, public agencies, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Managing project scope, financial performance, schedules, deliverables, and client expectations
• Supporting client development, proposal preparation, and business-growth efforts
• Mentoring junior engineers, project engineers, technicians, and other technical staff
• Promoting a culture of safety, integrity, technical excellence, accountability, and teamwork

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Active Professional Engineer license in Arizona or the ability to obtain Arizona registration through comity within an agreed-upon period
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible geotechnical engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience managing geotechnical investigations and engineering projects
• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics, foundation engineering, earthwork, settlement, slope stability, retaining structures, and pavement design
• Experience preparing and reviewing geotechnical reports, calculations, recommendations, and technical specifications
• Ability to independently evaluate complex subsurface conditions and develop practical engineering solutions
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations
• Strong technical writing, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to review and seal engineering documents in accordance with professional and regulatory requirements
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor technical staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• Extensive knowledge of Arizona geology, soil conditions, construction practices, and agency requirements
• Experience supporting transportation, municipal, commercial, industrial, or public infrastructure projects
• Experience working with ADOT, municipalities, counties, or other public agencies
• Experience overseeing construction materials testing or construction inspection operations
• Established client relationships within Arizona’s engineering, construction, or development markets
• Business development, proposal preparation, and client-account management experience
• Experience supervising and developing engineers, technicians, and field personnel
• Proficiency with commonly used geotechnical analysis and project-management software

Build Your Career with QT

At QT, quality is more than part of our name—it is the foundation of our work. Our engineers provide the technical expertise and leadership needed to help clients understand subsurface conditions, manage risk, and deliver successful projects.

If you are an experienced geotechnical engineer who values integrity, technical excellence, teamwork, accountability, and professional growth, we would like to hear from you.

Join Quality Testing and help shape the future of Arizona’s infrastructure. Apply today!

This job description is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Employees are responsible for the duties associated with their position and may be assigned additional responsibilities as needed.

Quality Testing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Pay: $92,069.85 - $155,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of professional geotechnical engineering experience do you have?
• What engineering degree(s) do you hold? Please include your field of study and the institution where each degree was earned.
• Please describe your experience evaluating subsurface conditions and developing recommendations for foundations, earthwork, settlement, retaining structures, slopes, or pavement systems.
• Please describe your experience managing geotechnical projects, including scopes, proposals, schedules, budgets, technical reports, and client expectations.
• Are you available to work full-time in Gilbert, Arizona? This is a local position and does not require travel.
• What annual base salary or salary range are you seeking for this position? Please provide a specific amount or range.
• Do you currently hold an active Arizona Professional Engineer (PE) license? If not, do you hold an active PE license in another state and qualify to obtain Arizona registration through comity? Please provide the state, license number, and current status.
• Please describe your senior-level leadership experience, including QA/QC reviews, mentoring technical staff, and supporting client or business-development efforts.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $92,070 - $155,000