Geotechnical Professional Engineer

📍 Location: St. George, UT (occasional travel in UT, AZ, NV)

💰 Compensation: Starting at $85,000/year Performance Bonuses

🕒 Job Type: Full-time | 8-10 hour shifts (In-person)

At Landmark, we specialize in geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing, providing accurate, reliable, and innovative solutions to support infrastructure development. We are seeking a Project Engineer to lead geotechnical investigations, materials testing, and compliance reporting, ensuring projects meet quality and budget expectations.

The Project Engineer supports the Geotechnical Manager and is responsible for:

✅ Project Oversight – Managing site investigations, soil testing, inspections, and reporting.

✅ Client Coordination – Acting as a primary contact to ensure smooth project execution.

✅ Quality Control & Compliance – Ensuring reports, compliance letters, and lab tests meet industry standards.

✅ Team Leadership – Supervising field technicians and assisting with training.

✅ Process Optimization – Improving workflows for geotechnical assessments and testing.

This role is predominantly office-based with frequent fieldwork and occasional travel to job sites in Utah, Arizona, and Nevada.

✔ Education: B.S. in Civil Engineering (M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering preferred)

✔ Experience: 3 years in Geotechnical Engineering with field/lab testing experience

✔ Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) required

✔ Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, QuickBooks) geotechnical software

✅ Geotechnical Testing & Evaluations: Proficiency in soil analysis, foundation design, pavement assessments, and construction materials testing.

✅ Field & Lab Expertise: Ability to conduct and review Perc tests, soil texturing, rock wall designs, grading reports, and distress evaluations.

✅ Client Relationship Management: Strong ability to communicate technical findings to clients and project stakeholders.

✅ Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Ability to assess challenges and propose data-driven solutions.

🔹 Ability to lift up to 80 lbs unassisted and handle equipment up to 250 lbs with team support

🔹 Comfortable working in construction environments with moderate-to-high noise levels

🔹 Ability to conduct fieldwork, navigate job sites, and sit for extended periods when reporting data

💰 Competitive Salary Performance Bonuses

📈 401(k) Matching & Health Savings Account (HSA)

🏥 Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

🌴 Paid Time Off (PTO)

📚 Professional Growth Opportunities & Training