Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer, P.E., to join our growing team in Charleston, West Virginia. This is an opportunity for an experienced geotechnical professional to lead complex investigations and design efforts, mentor staff, and play a key role in shaping geotechnical solutions across a wide range of projects, including energy, infrastructure, and site development. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects while continuing to grow your technical expertise and leadership influence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies throughout all phases of project delivery
• Support proposal development, project scoping, and client relationship management
• Oversee field drilling and sampling operations, ensuring quality and safety in data collection
• Prepare and review boring logs, laboratory testing programs, and geotechnical data analysis
• Lead and contribute to the design of geotechnical elements including foundations, slopes, and retaining structures
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, and project documentation
• Provide geotechnical input across a variety of projects, including building foundations, landslide remediation, and infrastructure improvements
• Oversee construction materials testing services, including earthwork, concrete, foundations, masonry, and pavements
• Mentor and support junior engineers, geologists, and field staff
• Lead and manage geotechnical subsurface investigations, including planning, coordination, and execution

At CEC, you’ll be part of a team that focuses on thoughtful design, collaboration, and project delivery while offering a clear path for career advancement. Our West Virginia operation has grown to over 140 professionals and continues to expand across transportation, infrastructure, and site development services. You’ll work alongside experienced leaders and multidisciplinary teams, with the support and resources needed to deliver complex projects while building relationships and identifying opportunities for continued growth in the region. 

If you’re looking for more ownership, impact, and opportunity to grow within a high-performing team, this is an opportunity to continue building your career in a meaningful way.

What We Offer:

• 100% employee-owned firm with a clear path to ownership
• Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including paid overtime, performance bonuses, and stock ownership
• 55% of profits distributed through employee bonuses
• Opportunity to take on leadership and mentorship responsibilities within a growing practice
• Diverse project portfolio across geotechnical, energy, infrastructure, and site development sectors
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
• Comprehensive benefits starting day one (healthcare, dental, vision), along with a 401(k) with a company match beginning the first of the month following your start date
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that supports innovation and continued professional growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field 
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in West Virginia or ability to gain reciprocity
• 8+ years of geotechnical engineering experience, preferably within a consulting environment
• Experience managing geotechnical investigations and leading technical project work
• Strong experience with geotechnical analysis, report preparation, and foundation design
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with clients and project teams

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS

If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited.  Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.