Geotechnical Engineering Project Manager

STV is seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Project Manager to support in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects. This role will be integral in overseeing geotechnical engineering activities, ensuring compliance with transportation standards, and providing technical leadership throughout project planning, design, and construction phases. The Geotechnical Engineering Project Manager will receive structured onboarding and mentorship to progressively build expertise in geotechnical analysis, risk assessment, and project delivery within the project.

Responsibilities:

• Lead geotechnical engineering efforts, including site investigations, soil testing, and foundation design.
• Oversee geotechnical data collection, analysis, and reporting to support project decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with geotechnical standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams on ground improvement, slope stability, and foundation systems.
• Collaborate with structural and roadway engineers to integrate geotechnical solutions into design plans.
• Review and approve geotechnical reports, calculations, and design recommendations.
• Identify geotechnical risks and develop mitigation strategies to enhance project success.
• Support project permitting, stakeholder coordination, and construction oversight as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of geotechnical engineering experience, including leadership roles in infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee or the ability to obtain one within six months.
• Expertise in geotechnical analysis, foundation design, and soil-structure interaction.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, LPILE, GeoStudio, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of geotechnical standards, specifications, and design criteria.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to address complex subsurface challenges.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities to manage teams and coordinate with stakeholders.

Why Join STV?

• Work alongside top industry professionals on high-impact infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on experience with geotechnical operations, planning, and design.
• A collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and career advancement.

Compensation Range:

$118,489.97 - $135,417.11

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.