Job Listing ID: 4325343 Job Title: Project Geotechnical Engineer
Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Lake Oswego
Date Posted: 08/07/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40
Shift: Day Shift
Duration of Job: Full Time, more than 6 months
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Job Summary: As a Project Geotechnical Engineer, you will play a key role in managing some of the most exciting and technically challenging projects. Responsibilities include planning field programs, conducting technical briefings with field staff, and project management tasks including budgeting and client communications. You will also be responsible for performing engineering analyses and preparing technical reports, as well as conducting regular site visits, overseeing field explorations and construction observations. As a project manager, you will be responsible for mentoring and overseeing the work of junior staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead or coordinate the development and implementation of field exploration programs and construction observation projects. Ensure that work performed is consistent with project plans and specifications as well as in accordance with safety guidelines.
Assist with training junior technical and technician staff.
Complete engineering analyses and calculations. Develop moderately complex conceptual models.
Complete moderately complex spatial analyses.
Lead the generation of technical reports including completion of routine reports, figures, tables, etc.; Assist senior staff in completing portions of large, complex reports, figures, tables, etc.
Support project management tasks such as budget planning, general field report reviews, and proposal development. Manage small projects under the supervision of a certified professional engineer or geologist as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's degree with a Geotechnical Engineering focus strongly preferred.
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience is required.
At least one year of project management experience.
PE license required.
Professional-level verbal and written communication skills are a must.
Valid driver's license required.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
All candidates are subject to completing a background check, and reference check.
All candidates are required to participate in our medical surveillance program.
Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities and do heavy work including exerting up to 50 pounds of force on occasion.
Ability to perform consistent work on a PC with prolonged sitting and view of a monitor/screen.
Ability to travel for short-term and long-term assignments as needed.
All employees are responsible for conducting their work in a safe manner. This includes identifying potential safety hazards and reporting them to the designated project manager in a timely manner and participating in project safety briefings. This also includes wearing appropriate safety equipment when working in the field and completing all required health & safety training prior to beginning fieldwork.
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position, located in Lake Oswego, OR is $84,600 - $119,200 annually. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of individual factors, including education and experience, as well as internal equity.
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Job Classification: Civil Engineers
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Compensation
Salary: $84,600.00 to $119,200.00 per Year
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Retirement
Job Requirements
Experience Required: At least 4 years
Education Required: NoneMinimum Age: N/A
Gender: N/A
Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Lake Oswego
Date Posted: 08/07/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40
Shift: Day Shift
Duration of Job: Full Time, more than 6 months
You may contact this employer directly.
(Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)
Job Summary: As a Project Geotechnical Engineer, you will play a key role in managing some of the most exciting and technically challenging projects. Responsibilities include planning field programs, conducting technical briefings with field staff, and project management tasks including budgeting and client communications. You will also be responsible for performing engineering analyses and preparing technical reports, as well as conducting regular site visits, overseeing field explorations and construction observations. As a project manager, you will be responsible for mentoring and overseeing the work of junior staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead or coordinate the development and implementation of field exploration programs and construction observation projects. Ensure that work performed is consistent with project plans and specifications as well as in accordance with safety guidelines.
Assist with training junior technical and technician staff.
Complete engineering analyses and calculations. Develop moderately complex conceptual models.
Complete moderately complex spatial analyses.
Lead the generation of technical reports including completion of routine reports, figures, tables, etc.; Assist senior staff in completing portions of large, complex reports, figures, tables, etc.
Support project management tasks such as budget planning, general field report reviews, and proposal development. Manage small projects under the supervision of a certified professional engineer or geologist as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's degree with a Geotechnical Engineering focus strongly preferred.
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience is required.
At least one year of project management experience.
PE license required.
Professional-level verbal and written communication skills are a must.
Valid driver's license required.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
All candidates are subject to completing a background check, and reference check.
All candidates are required to participate in our medical surveillance program.
Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities and do heavy work including exerting up to 50 pounds of force on occasion.
Ability to perform consistent work on a PC with prolonged sitting and view of a monitor/screen.
Ability to travel for short-term and long-term assignments as needed.
All employees are responsible for conducting their work in a safe manner. This includes identifying potential safety hazards and reporting them to the designated project manager in a timely manner and participating in project safety briefings. This also includes wearing appropriate safety equipment when working in the field and completing all required health & safety training prior to beginning fieldwork.
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position, located in Lake Oswego, OR is $84,600 - $119,200 annually. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of individual factors, including education and experience, as well as internal equity.
See the rest of the job posting at
Job Classification: Civil Engineers
Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages,
employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more.
Compensation
Salary: $84,600.00 to $119,200.00 per Year
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Retirement
Job Requirements
Experience Required: At least 4 years
Education Required: NoneMinimum Age: N/A
Gender: N/A
Job ID: 488922139
Originally Posted on: 8/10/2025
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