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Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants

Seattle, WA · HybridFull-time$149–209K/yrPosted 2mo agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$149–209K/yr
Location
Seattle, WAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

PE Or PG Registration, requiredValid US Driver's License, required

Job overview

Geosyntec Consultants is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer for its Seattle office to lead and contribute to challenging geoenvironmental and geotechnical projects. The work spans transportation and utility improvements, restoration, landfills, redevelopment, seismic hazards, landslide stabilization, and private development. The role combines technical engineering, client management, business development, and project leadership.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering Software, requiredProject Management, nice to haveClient Management, nice to haveBusiness Development, nice to haveDriving, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil or Environmental Engineering or Related Field, requiredAdvanced Degree in Same Field, nice to havePE or PG Registration, required10+ Years Consulting Experience or Equivalent Education and Experience, requiredValid US Driver's License, requiredSatisfactory Driving Record, required

Benefits

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

Full job description

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice in our Seattle, Washington office. This position is well-suited for a talented, highly experienced individual who is interested in being a leader and contributing to innovative and challenging projects involving transportation and utility improvements, river and floodplain restoration, landfills, brownfields redevelopment, seismic hazard evaluations, landslide stabilizations, private development.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and 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. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, 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

  • Client management and business development;

  • Civil design, landfill design, and site layout;

  • Geotechnical engineering analyses such as slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, deep foundations design, seismic design, seepage evaluations, and retaining wall design;

  • Geotechnical site characterization;

  • Development and management of instrumentation monitoring systems;

  • Project/task management and proposal preparation;

  • Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications; and

  • Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

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

  • Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)

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

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

  • At least 10 years directly relevant experience in a consulting environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)

  • Knowledge of relevant geotechnical engineering software (e.g., slope stability). (required)

  • Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)

  • Fieldwork and overnight travel may be required.

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

  • 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: $149,330/year / Maximum Salary: $209,060/year (Seattle, WA)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees including, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, a minimum of 8 sick days, and a minimum of 11 vacation days per year, in line with state or federal requirements. Employees (and their families) are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), a variety of leaves of absences and other benefits to eligible employees.

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,507 open Civil Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$149–209K/yr
  • US median$100–140K/yr478 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $179K, is 46% above the US median midpoint ($123K) — in the top quarter of Civil Engineering salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 25 open Civil Engineering jobs in Washington and 1,507 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Civil Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (779 postings).
Education
738 of the 1,507 open Civil Engineering jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 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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