What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Project Manager position at Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc?
Weston & Sampson has an immediate opening for a Geotechnical Project Manager with 8 years of experience in our Waterbury, VT office. The candidate must have comprehensive experience with geotechnical analyses including slope stability, settlement, and soil/structure interaction, development of appropriate foundation and site-related geotechnical recommendations, and report preparation. Field experience associated with subsurface investigations and earthwork construction is required. Experience with dams preferred.
What you’ll do:
- Responsible for project management; preparation of proposals, complex technical reports, specifications, and construction drawings.
- Some travel will be required to client meetings and project sites.
What you’ll bring:
- MS with concentration in Geotechnical Engineering.
- Minimum 8 years of diverse and proven geotechnical experience.
- Experience with CAD, dam safety engineering, seepage analyses, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling related to dams is a plus
- Familiar with geotechnical aspects of Building Codes and Design Manuals.
- Strong construction experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- Must be motivated, responsible, and able to work independently.
- PE certification is required.
Salary Range: $90,000-130,000k Based on experience
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Overview:
At Weston & Sampson, you’ll work alongside more than 1,000 employee-owners who are passionate about improving our communities. From providing clean water to designing resilient infrastructure and sustainable environments, our work has a direct impact on quality of life. We’re looking for curious, driven professionals who want to contribute to innovative, impactful projects and grow with a team that supports them.
We are a 100% employee-owned, interdisciplinary firm offering design, engineering, and environmental services. Since our founding in 1899, we have worked to build a collaborative, forward-thinking environment grounded in respect for each other’s ideas.
We offer:
- Meaningful work: Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments
- Ownership mindset: As an employee-owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success
- Growth opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways
- Flexible workplace: Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around
- Strong culture: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition
Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA)
We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. Weston & Sampson is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively support IDEA principles across our organization and in our daily work.
Ready to transform your environment? Let’s work together.
Explore opportunities and apply: https://www.westonandsampson.com/careers
A note to third-party recruiters
Weston & Sampson manages all recruiting directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes without a signed agreement in place. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered property of Weston & Sampson, and we are not responsible for associated fees.
Salary : $90,000 - $130,000