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Posted July 23, 2026

Senior Geotechnical Engineer (PE)

MetaOption, LLC
Frederick, MD, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Senior Geotechnical Engineer (PE)
Relocation required if not local
Why This Role?
  • Succession planning opportunity
  • Senior leadership position
  • Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
  • Ability to help grow the Geotechnical Department
  • Long-term career growth with leadership potential

What They're Looking For
Required Experience
  • 10–15+ years of Geotechnical Engineering experience
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Technical proposal writing
  • Client relationship management
  • Project management
  • Team leadership and mentoring
Preferred Experience
  • Construction Materials Testing (CMT)
  • Foundation design
  • Pavement analysis
  • Soil investigations
  • Commercial and industrial projects
  • Business development

Day-to-Day Responsibilities
  • Lead geotechnical investigations
  • Prepare proposals, reports, specifications, and cost estimates
  • Meet with clients throughout design and construction
  • Provide technical oversight and QA guidance
  • Mentor, not manage, junior engineers and technical staff
  • Support business development efforts
  • Help grow the geotechnical practice

Candidate Must Have
'05; Active Professional Engineer (PE) License
'05; 10–15+ years of Geotechnical Engineering experience
'05; Proposal writing experience
'05; Client-facing experience
'05; Strong technical communication skills
'05; Valid driver's license

This is a senior leadership and succession hire—not an individual contributor role.
Candidates should demonstrate:
  • Technical leadership
  • Client relationship management
  • Business development ability
  • Experience leading projects from proposal through completion
The client is looking for someone who can eventually lead and grow this practice—not simply perform engineering work.

Benefits
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) Match
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Retirement Plan

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
  • Valid driver's license
  • Background check and drug screen required
  • In-office position (not remote)

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