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Geotechnical Engineer

The Planet Group
Atlanta, GA Contractor
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026
We are looking for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer specializing in vertical construction, transportation, and contractor support to become a leader in Atlanta, Georgia. This person will also provide technical guidance, client relations, subject matter expertise, and multidisciplinary oversight to proposal and project teams, train/mentor junior staff, and provide innovative problem-solving leadership.  


Salary: $120,000 - $175,000

Hybrid Opportunity 

Essential Responsibilities & Duties  
  • Grow our geotechnical practice in the Southeast by developing new and existing clients and markets while cross-selling other core business areas including environmental, water resources, waterfront, ecological, and civil engineering consulting. 
  • Exemplify commitment to technical excellence balanced with client-expectations and satisfaction, and profitable project management.
  • Serve as a technical leader and mentor.  Assist with recruiting and training of staff.  
  • Lead proposal efforts, presentations, maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participate in client-based professional organizations, and make presentations at industry events.
  • Manage the technical, financial and client relationship aspects of a variety of geotechnical projects with a geographic emphasis in Georgia and the Southeast.
  • Serve as a role model for leadership, company culture, and values.
  • Contribute to strategic planning at the office, regional and national level. 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
  • Minimum of B.S. degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or related field.  M.S. preferred. 
  • Georgia professional engineer’s license.  
  • 15 years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering consulting, with 10 years in a project/program management role.  
  • Extensive geotechnical background including a strong fundamental knowledge of principles of geotechnical or geostructural engineering, soil and rock mechanics, earthquake engineering, and groundwater hydrology
  • Seller-Doer with strong regional relationships, entrepreneurial spirit, and a successful track record in business development.
  • Established local (Georgia) network of clients and contacts, especially developers and municipalities.
  • Experience working on interdisciplinary design teams with the ability to be conversant in a variety of technical fields (e.g., environmental, civil, and structural engineering).
  • Recognized for technical excellence and the development of client-focused, creative and practical solutions. 
  • Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
  • Willingness and ability to travel on short-term assignments as needed.  
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Salary : $120,000 - $175,000

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