Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Marine, Coastal, Hydraulic Infrastructure

Company Description

At W.F. Baird, & Associates (Baird), we design and deliver innovative, results-driven solutions for ports, marine terminals, shoreline protection, hydraulic structures, coastal ecosystem restoration, and more. With 40+ years of experience and offices across North America, the Caribbean, South America, and Australia, we offer a collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment with opportunities for growth and ownership.

Job Description

Are you ready to shape the future of marine and coastal infrastructure?

Baird has an opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing team, specializing in nearshore, coastal, and hydraulic infrastructure projects. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your technical expertise and leadership skills to high-impact projects around the world.

As the ideal candidate, you possess a solid technical foundation in geotechnical engineering and the ability to communicate complex interactions between earth, water, and structure. In this role, you will shape the vision and strategy for business development in this area of the company.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead and support multi-disciplinary, cross-office project teams on complex geotechnical design efforts.

• Apply your technical expertise to support the planning, design, and construction of marine and coastal infrastructure projects.

• Manage and execute geotechnical and geophysical site investigations, including data acquisition, interpretation, and reporting.

• Develop engineering scopes, technical proposals, and design reports for major waterfront and hydraulic projects.

• Conduct independent QA/QC reviews and risk assessments on existing site data and past reports.

• Guide the development of construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents.

• Mentor and support the development of junior and mid-level engineers.

• Collaborate across time zones and offices in a team-oriented, inclusive culture.

• Engage in client presentations and proposal efforts to support strategic growth.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• M.Sc. or M.Eng. in Geotechnical Engineering (Ph.D. preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering for marine, coastal, or hydraulic infrastructure projects.
• P.E. or P.Eng. registration required (multi-state P.E. for riverine/hydraulic infrastructure projects is a plus).
• Expertise in soil and rock mechanics, earthquake engineering, groundwater hydrology, and soil-structure interaction.
• Deep understanding of seismic stability, liquefaction, seepage, and ground improvement techniques.
• Proficiency in geotechnical engineering software such as gINT, APILE, LPILE, PYWALL, GeoStudio (SIGMA/W, SEEP/W, SLOPE/W), PLAXIS, FLAC, Slide, and Settle3.
• Working knowledge of marine geostructural engineering codes and standards.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English.
• Proven project management and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing competing deadlines.
• Ability to travel as domestically as well as internationally when needed.

Additional Information

Why Join Baird?

• Work on high-impact, international projects that shape coastlines and communities.

• Collaborate with industry-leading professionals and multidisciplinary teams.

• Enjoy a flexible, supportive culture with opportunities for professional growth and ownership.

• Be part of a company that’s 100% employee-owned and driven by innovation, quality, and results.

We’ll Meet You Where You’re At

We understand that talent isn’t limited by geography. With offices across the U.S.  we offer the flexibility to work hybrid or from one of our many office locations — including in New York, the Midwest, Texas, Louisiana, and the West Coast. Let’s find an arrangement that works for you.

Baird is employee-owned. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. 

W.F. Baird & Associates (Baird) is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an EOE/M/F/D/V.

Baird is an equal-opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity