Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) is seeking a highly motivated Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Charlotte, North Carolina office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced geotechnical professional to make a significant impact in a dynamic, growing team.
As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will lead subsurface investigations, manage construction observation and testing projects, and provide engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations. You will prepare, review, and oversee high-quality reports and proposals, troubleshoot complex soils-related challenges, and ensure projects are executed safely and efficiently.
As a Geotechnical Group Leader, you will mentor and guide your team, uphold best practices in safety and project execution, and play a key role in driving the growth of GTA’s geotechnical practice in the region. You will proactively pursue new business opportunities, maintain and strengthen client relationships, and assist in evaluating new markets to support strategic growth and profitability.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical concentration (PE required)
Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred
7–15 years of experience in geotechnical investigations and construction observation/testing, ideally in North Carolina
Proven business development and client relationship management skills
Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management abilities
Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills
This role is perfect for a driven engineer who thrives on leadership, technical challenges, and business development opportunities while contributing to high-impact projects in the Charlotte area.
GTA offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
- Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
- Yearly bonus potential
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending
- Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Educational Assistance Program up to $10,000 per year
- Free membership to professional societies
- Professional Growth & Advancement – we’ll help you get there! - Seminars, Conventions, Lunch & Learns, Mentoring, Software Training
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Recognition Program
- Company picnics and events and a great working environment!
GTA ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and all revisions and addendums thereof. #LI-Onsite; #breezyGTA
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What We Do
Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) was incorporated in 1985 and employs more than 500 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel. GTA focuses on geotechnical issues such as subsurface exploration, geotechnical and foundation engineering; groundwater resource and wastewater disposal issues; construction observation and materials testing; environmental issues from environmental assessments through management of remediation for contaminated water and soil; and natural resource services ranging from natural resource inventories to federal and state permit processing. Superior delivery of service and creative solutions complement our capabilities and collective commitment to our clients.
We provide these services for a wide range of projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Midwest regions. Our 21 office locations include: Quakertown, York, Wilkes-Barre, and Pittsburgh Metro, PA; Northeastern, OH; Somerset and Little Ferry, NJ; Abingdon, Baltimore, Laurel, Frederick, and Waldorf, MD; New Castle and Georgetown, DE; Richmond and Sterling, VA; Nashville, TN; Charlotte and Raleigh, NC and Greenville, SC (GTA Associates, Inc.); and Orlando, FL.
Project types include: residential, retail, office, data centers, warehouse, industrial, energy, government, institutional, and recreational facilities. We also provide infrastructure design and improvement projects including roads, bridges, retaining walls, dams, landfills, and utilities.
Accreditations: AASHTO and Army Corps of Engineers accredited soil, aggregate, and concrete laboratory facilities.
We realize that our greatest asset is our people. We encourage our employees to reach their full potential, both personally and professionally, and offer the foundation, tools, and resources for them to excel, which in turn provides optimum results for our clients.
