Gannett Fleming
Provides engineering, architecture, and consulting services for infrastructure and built environments.
Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer
Lead geotechnical design, analysis, and team management for deep foundations and related projects
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this position the engineer will provide technical leadership for complex geotechnical challenges, integrating technology, sustainability, and regulatory compliance to protect public health and improve quality of life. The role supports a wide spectrum of public and private projects, from earth‑retaining structures to ground‑improvement assessments. Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams is essential to deliver resilient water‑resource and environmental remediation outcomes. • Lead geotechnical staff in planning and overseeing field explorations, construction, laboratory testing, and design/analysis of shallow and deep foundations, slope stability, settlement estimates, earth retaining systems, and ground improvement assessments for complex sites. • Develop or review full design packages, including geotechnical reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates. • Provide technical direction to less tenured staff. • Collaborate in a team environment delivering geotechnical engineering services and leadership. • Serve as lead geotechnical engineer or project manager for diverse engineering projects supporting public and private sector clients. • Develop proposals and participate in business development activities. • Assist senior staff in managing client relationships and expanding the scope of existing services.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸field exploration
- ▸lab testing
- ▸foundation design
- ▸slope stability
- ▸ground improvement
- ▸project management
What You Bring
GFT is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer with extensive deep‑foundation expertise to join its Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics Group in Phoenix, Arizona. The role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at the Phoenix office. Joining the team means contributing to innovative, sustainable water‑management and infrastructure solutions. The group excels in dams, levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, storm‑water management, and conveyance systems. • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (required). • Minimum 10 years of relevant post‑graduation experience, preferably in the Power Delivery sector. • Arizona Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required, or ability to obtain within six months of hire. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, gINT, ALLPILE, GEO‑SLOPE, GRLWEAP, LPILE, SLIDE, FAD Tools, SHAFT, and SETTLE3D software. • Master’s degree with a geotechnical focus (strongly preferred). • Previous supervisory experience. • Strong leadership skills and willingness to lead engineering/geology teams.
Requirements
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸arizona pe
- ▸10+ years
- ▸geotech tools
- ▸msc geotech
- ▸leadership
Benefits
• Hybrid in‑person and remote work environment. • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance. • Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan. • Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual. • Tuition reimbursement for continued education. • Professional development support, internal and external training programs, and active participation in professional organizations. • Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Work Environment
Hybrid