Senior or Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Job Description
Position Overview
Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants is seeking a Senior or Principal Geotechnical Engineer in Tucson, Arizona. In this role, you will assist in marketing/business development by preparing geotechnical proposals—including scope of services and proposed fees—compiling RFQ/RFP documentation, and responding to technical questions in various solicitations during both pre-bidding and bidding phases. You will prepare, manage, and oversee geotechnical projects and evaluation reports while attending project meetings with stakeholders, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring successful project completion. In addition, you will mentor junior staff, provide leadership and ongoing training to engineering teams, and review and sign geotechnical proposals and reports on behalf of the company.
Location: Tucson, AZ | Status: Full time | Reference ID: SRGE-PHX
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in marketing/business development by preparing detailed geotechnical proposals and managing RFQ/RFP documentation.
- Prepare, manage, and oversee geotechnical projects including evaluation reports.
- Attend project meetings with stakeholders and maintain robust client relationships.
- Mentor junior staff, provide leadership, train engineering teams, and review engineering work products.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest geotechnical survey, measurement, analysis techniques, instrumentation, and industry standards.
- Review and sign geotechnical proposals and reports on behalf of the company.
Required Qualifications
- Must possess a PE license as a professional engineer in Arizona.
- Required M.S. in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical emphasis.
- At least 10 years of experience in the geotechnical industry.
- Strong background in geotechnical engineering with experience in construction and earthwork activities; geophysical survey experience is an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a proven track record in client relationship management.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, a strong work ethic, and excellent problem-solving skills.