Senior Civil Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Geosyntec is seeking a senior-level engineer to help build its geoenvironmental practice in its Blue Bell or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania offices. The role combines technical leadership, project delivery, client service, and practice growth across geoenvironmental engineering and consulting assignments. The engineer will apply consulting and engineering experience to projects involving landfills, remediation sites, transfer stations, surface impoundments, solid waste planning, litigation support, and related systems. The position calls for an entrepreneurial approach, strong technical expertise, and a record of business development and client engagement. Work includes leading challenging projects, supporting client and proposal efforts, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, permitting, construction, operations, and performance evaluation. Travel to client, project, and office locations may be needed. A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, geological engineering, or a related engineering discipline and Professional Engineer registration are required; an advanced degree is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, geological engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration.
At least 8 years of relevant consulting or design experience in geoenvironmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, civil infrastructure, or heavy civil projects, including experience with landfills, remediation sites, coal combustion residuals, sediment management, or similar earthwork-intensive projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong technical foundation in civil/environmental engineering and civil design, including site characterization, earthwork, slope stability, seepage, foundation design, retaining systems, sediment containment, and related infrastructure analyses.
Demonstrated success in business development, marketing, and client relationship management, or recognized technical expertise that strengthens project delivery and practice capabilities.
Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks, permitting processes, and industry standards relevant to infrastructure, mining, solid waste, water resources, or civil works projects.
Technical leadership and ability to guide multidisciplinary teams on complex design, analysis, construction, and performance evaluation assignments.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment, including client demands, deadlines, field assignments, and travel.
Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills for preparing technical deliverables and engaging with clients and internal teams.
Valid U.S. driver's license and satisfactory driving record for business travel.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, geological engineering, or a related discipline.
10 or more years of relevant experience is preferred.
Regional visibility, industry involvement, or an established professional network that can support client development and market growth.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex solid waste and remediation engineering and consulting projects, including work involving landfills, remediation sites, transfer stations, surface impoundments, and related systems.
Provide clients with strategic technical guidance, responsive consulting support, and practical solutions to geoenvironmental engineering, operational, permitting, and compliance challenges.
Support practice growth through business development, client relationship management, networking, marketing, and preparation of technical and commercial proposals.
Oversee projects from investigation and planning through permitting, design, construction, operations support, closure, and post-closure monitoring; develop scopes and manage budgets, schedules, risks, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
Provide senior technical input and quality review for engineering evaluations, design documents, calculations, reports, permit applications, specifications, construction documents, and compliance submittals.
Lead or support geologic and hydrogeologic investigations, site evaluations, monitoring programs, and interpretation of subsurface and environmental data.
Support solid waste and remediation planning, regulatory strategy, due diligence, and litigation support through technical analyses, expert materials, and defensible engineering documentation.
Mentor staff in technical problem-solving, project execution, client interaction, and professional development.
Travel as needed for field investigations, design reviews, client meetings, and business development activities.