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Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC

Cleveland, OHJobSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Location
Cleveland, OH
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degreeValid Driver's License

Job overview

Langan is seeking a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer for its team in Pittsburgh or Cleveland. The role prepares technical reports, specifications, and plans; designs foundations, retaining walls, and other geotechnical elements; and supports land development projects. The engineer also coordinates and oversees investigations and construction work, assists with project management, and performs required fieldwork and inspections.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Geotechnical InvestigationsConstruction InspectionsFieldwork CoordinationGeotechnical ReportingSpecification WritingEarthworkPile ConstructionLoad TestingFootings InspectionGround ImprovementsRetaining Wall DesignExcavation Support DesigngINTSlide/SLOPE/WPLAXISLPILEGRLWEAPMSEWSHAKEWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAttention to DetailAnalytical SkillsMultitaskingJudgmentIndependent WorkTeamworkFieldworkReliable Transportation

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil or Geotechnical EngineeringMaster's in Geotechnical Engineering3+ Years Geotechnical ExperienceFE/EIT CertificationValid Driver's License

Full job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work. Consistently ranked among the top ten "Best Firms to Work For" and Engineering News-Record's top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions. Job Summary Langan is seeking a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join its collaborative team in Pittsburgh, PA or Cleveland, OH. This individual will serve a key function providing the preparation of technical reports, specifications, plans, designing foundations, retaining walls, and other geotechnical aspects of construction. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner cross-functionally on premier land development projects. Job Responsibilities * Design earth structures, deep foundations, support of excavation and underpinning systems; * Assist project manager with field work coordination and project management support; * Scope and oversee geotechnical investigations and construction projects, and periodically perform inspections of geotechnical construction where needed; * Coordinate investigations and assist in geotechnical report writing; * Prepare standard logs and field forms, including drilling and test pit logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs; * Fieldwork is required; and * Perform other duties as requested. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required, Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering strongly preferred; * 3+ years of related geotechnical experience in geotechnical investigations and construction inspections; * FE/EIT certification preferred; * Office experience with investigation and field work coordination, geotechnical reports, and specification writing; * Prior field experience in: earthwork, driven and drilled pile construction, load testing, footings subgrade and backfill inspection, ground improvements, retaining wall design and construction, and excavation support system design and inspection; * Desired software knowledge: gINT, Slide/SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, LPILE, GRLWEAP, MSEW, SHAKE; * Excellent written and verbal communication skills; * Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities; * Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment; * Ability to perform field work as required; and * Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver's license in good standing. Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advan

How this job compares

Set against the 837 open Geotechnical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$91–160K/yr547 salary ranges
  • US median$23–33/hr31 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 40 open Geotechnical Engineer jobs in Ohio and 837 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Geotechnical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 712 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 722 of the 837 open Geotechnical Engineer jobs (86%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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