Principal Geotechnical Engineer
- Pay
- $170,000 – $200,000 per year
- Location
- West Sacramento, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Director
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Education
- Master's degree
- Listed
- 17 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Geotechnical engineering principles and analysis
- Geotechnical investigation and design
- Review of geotechnical reports and proposals
- Project management
- Team leadership and staff mentoring
- Client relationship management
- Knowledge of construction, grading, earthwork, and foundations
- Verbal and written communication
Also useful
- Public agency and transportation client experience
- Business development and practice growth
- Multidisciplinary project management
- Professional relationships in California engineering and construction industry
About the role
We are seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership, project oversight, client management, and business development support for a diverse portfolio of public and private sector projects. This senior leadership role is responsible for mentoring staff, maintaining client relationships, ensuring technical excellence, and supporting the continued growth of the geotechnical practice in the Sacramento area.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical leader for geotechnical engineering projects ranging from small developments to large, complex public and private infrastructure projects.
- Direct, oversee, and provide quality review of geotechnical investigations, analyses, designs, and engineering recommendations.
- Review, approve, and sign geotechnical proposals, reports, and technical deliverables.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for engineering staff.
- Lead project planning, execution, and quality assurance efforts to ensure successful project delivery.
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients while supporting new business development initiatives.
- Participate in marketing efforts, client presentations, and proposal pursuits.
- Provide leadership and training to engineering staff on technical and professional matters.
- Support multidisciplinary project teams and collaborate with clients, contractors, architects, and design professionals.
- Assist with strategic planning and growth initiatives for the geotechnical practice.
- Provide technical support during construction, earthwork, and foundation-related activities as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
- California Geotechnical Engineer (GE) license required.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience with a geotechnical consulting firm, including project management and technical leadership responsibilities.
- Extensive knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, analyses, investigations, and design practices.
- Experience managing and reviewing geotechnical reports, proposals, and engineering recommendations.
- Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and manage client relationships.
- Strong understanding of construction, grading, earthwork, foundations, and geotechnical construction support services.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to clients and project teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience serving public agencies, transportation agencies, municipalities, utilities, developers, and private-sector clients.
- Demonstrated success in business development, client management, and practice growth.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary projects and coordinating with other engineering disciplines.
- Established professional relationships within the California engineering and construction industry.
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality technical work and maintaining long-term client partnerships.
About SOCOTEC
SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.
SOCOTEC offers competitive salary and benefits, mentorship, training, and social activities. SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
$170,000-200,000, depending on experience Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
From SOCOTEC's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 24, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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What is the salary for the Principal Geotechnical Engineer role at SOCOTEC?
The Principal Geotechnical Engineer posting at SOCOTEC states compensation of $170,000 – $200,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on SOCOTEC's official career site.
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This Principal Geotechnical Engineer position at SOCOTEC is located in West Sacramento, CA (On-site). Always check SOCOTEC's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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For the Principal Geotechnical Engineer role, SOCOTEC highlights 10+ years of relevant experience; a master's degree; experience with Geotechnical engineering principles and analysis, Geotechnical investigation and design, Review of geotechnical reports and proposals, Project management, Team leadership and staff mentoring, Client relationship management. Rolev.ai can score your existing resume against these requirements and show any skill gaps before you apply.
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