Principal Geotechnical Engineer
About The Position
Atlas is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead and support a wide range of infrastructure and facilities projects across the public and private sectors. This role will be responsible for providing senior-level technical oversight, managing complex geotechnical designs, and guiding teams from planning through design and construction. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in geotechnical engineering, strong leadership capabilities, and experience delivering projects in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. This position will play a key role in client engagement, technical quality, and strategic growth, particularly in transportation, infrastructure, and federal (including NAVFAC) markets.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred
- 15+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, including design and analysis, field investigations, and construction supervision
- Licensed Geotechnical Engineer in the state of California required
- Local experience and familiarity with regional engineering practices
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to support effective team collaboration
- Deep technical knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, including soil and rock mechanics, earthquake engineering, pavement engineering, and groundwater hydrogeology
- Experience with geotechnical software (e.g., slope stability, pile modeling, site response) and familiarity with industry standards such as DSA/CGS, Caltrans, and DoD UFC/NAVFAC
Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance on geotechnical engineering aspects of a wide range of projects in public and private sectors, ensuring conformance with local, state, and federal guidelines
- Lead geotechnical design, investigation, and analysis for buildings and infrastructure projects, including residential/commercial buildings, bridges, highways, railways, airports, pipelines, and levees/basins
- Direct and supervise subsurface explorations, laboratory testing, geotechnical data interpretation, and instrumentation monitoring programs to ensure high-quality, timely, and within-budget project delivery
- Lead geotechnical design and analysis for shallow and deep foundations, earthworks, slope stability, seepage, lateral earth pressures, and geotechnical earthquake engineering
- Provide geotechnical support during construction, including foundations, drilled shafts, pile driving, grading, utility trenching, and earthwork operations
- Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to ensure geotechnical concerns are addressed effectively
- Mentor and train junior geotechnical engineers while supporting client relationships and business development efforts
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage
- vacation time
- paid holidays
- sick & safety leave (SSL)
- paid parental leave
- 401(k) and company match
- Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance
- approved PPE at no cost
- reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear
- clear career paths
- learning resources and development programs
- internal certifications on specific skills
- support external credentials through tuition reimbursement
- Employee Communities (ECs)
- reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
