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Project or Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer – Dams & Levees

Geosyntec Consultants

Olympia, WA · HybridFull-time$107–181K/yrPosted 2 days agoStill listed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$107–181K/yr
Location
Olympia, WAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Professional Engineer Registration, requiredBachelor's degree, requiredValid U.S. Driver's License, required

Job overview

Geosyntec Consultants is seeking a Project or Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer to support its dams and levees engineering practice from its Davis, California, or Olympia, Washington, offices. The role involves design engineering for dams, levees, and flood-control infrastructure, along with geotechnical analysis and risk-informed decision making. The engineer will contribute to project delivery, fieldwork, technical communication, proposals, and practice development.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Dam and Levee Design, nice to haveGeotechnical Site Characterization, nice to haveGeotechnical Analysis, nice to haveRisk Analysis, nice to haveAutoCAD, nice to haveSlope/W, nice to haveArcGIS, nice to haveWriting, requiredCommunication, requiredMultidisciplinary Teamwork, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Related, requiredAdvanced Degree in Civil Engineering or Related, nice to haveProfessional Engineer Registration, required7+ Years Related Experience or Equivalent, requiredProfessional Association Involvement, nice to haveValid U.S. Driver's License, requiredSatisfactory Driving Record, required

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Overview

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Project or Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer – Dams & Levees to join our dams and levees engineering practice in either our Davis, CA or Olympia, WA offices This position is well-suited for a talented, experienced individual who is interested in contributing to innovative and challenging projects involving design engineering support of dams and appurtenant works, levees and flood control infrastructure, dam/levee safety risk and risk-informed decision making, and geotechnical analysis, design for a range of critical flood control infrastructure and construction.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to develop new civil infrastructure and solve complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Leading and supporting Design. Specifically on dam and levee design projects.

  • Task and project-level responsibility for scoping, performing, managing, and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments;Preparing and implementing geotechnical site characterization programs;

  • Evaluating geotechnical aspects of projects consisting of earthen embankments and related infrastructure;

  • Supporting risk analysis, risk-informed decision making, and other aspects of risk practice for dams and related infrastructure;

  • Providing geotechnical site characterization program, execution and evaluation.

  • Conducting fieldwork and overnight travel (e.g., site inspections for dams);

  • Assisting with preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, and technical specifications for relevant projects;

  • Preparing and delivering presentations and engaging in technical discussions with colleagues and clients;

  • Assisting with developing and preparing proposals;

  • Supporting the broadening of our practice through recruiting, team development, and mentorship; and

  • Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.

Education and Licensure

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field. (required)

  • Advanced degree in civil engineering or related field. (preferred)

  • Professional registration (i.e., P.E.). (required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

  • At least 7 years (8+ preferred) of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)

  • Experience with modeling/design tools such as AUTOCAD, Slope/W, and ARCGIS. (preferred)

  • Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)

  • Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)

  • Regional visibility through involvement in professional associations or trade organizations. (preferred)

  • Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

  • Minimum Salary: $107,160/year / Maximum Salary: $172,530/year (Olympia, WA)

  • Minimum Salary: $112,260/year / Maximum Salary: $180,745/year (Davis, CA)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,105 open Geotechnical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$107–181K/yr
  • Washington median$101–181K/yr24 salary ranges
  • US median$91–160K/yr829 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $144K, is close to the Washington median midpoint ($141K) — in the middle half of Geotechnical Engineer salary ranges in Washington.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 30 open Geotechnical Engineer jobs in Washington and 1,105 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Geotechnical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (1,005 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 722 of the 1,105 open Geotechnical Engineer jobs (65%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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