Geotechnical Engineer – PE

OpenMind Staffing is partnering with a growing renewable-energy engineering firm seeking a licensed Geotechnical Engineer to support utility-scale wind and solar projects.

The Geotechnical Engineer will lead site investigations, geotechnical analysis, technical reporting, and project coordination while supporting projects from early development through construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical engineering work for utility-scale wind and solar projects

• Plan and oversee subsurface investigations and laboratory-testing programs

• Evaluate shallow and deep foundations, earthwork, dewatering, slope stability, and access roads

• Prepare calculations, technical reports, design memoranda, and specifications

• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and proposal estimates

• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Provide construction-phase support and resolve field-related technical issues

• Mentor junior engineering staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

• Active Professional Engineer license

• At least 3 years of geotechnical engineering experience

• PE license or the ability to obtain one shortly after joining

• Experience with subsurface investigations, laboratory testing, foundation analysis, and construction support

• Strong understanding of soil mechanics, geology, and geotechnical design standards

• Experience preparing technical reports and reviewing construction documents

• Strong project-management, analytical, and communication skills

• Renewable-energy, GRLWEAP, PDA, CAPWAP, or pile-testing experience preferred