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Geotechnical Engineer

TTL Inc

Birmingham, AL 35242 • 9/22/2026

Engineering , Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Founded in 1964, TTL is an engineering design firm focused on delivering integrated infrastructure solutions for public and private clients. From site and corridor selection to due diligence, design, and construction services, TTL is a trusted partner providing single-sourced custom solutions for complex infrastructure development. With more than 550 team members across the Southern United States, TTL provides a wide range of services including civil and geotechnical engineering; transportation design and CEI; environmental consulting and remediation; construction materials engineering and testing; and surveying, GIS and mapping services.

At TTL, we are driven to serve our clients, our communities, and each other. TTL not only provides a great work/life balance, but we provide excellent employee benefits such as a robust health & dental plan, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, and generous paid time off (PTO) accrual.

For more information, please go towww.ttlusa.com.

Geotechnical Engineer - Tuscaloosa, AL; Birmingham, AL; Huntsville, AL

TTL, Inc. has a need for a full-time, experienced Geotechnical Engineer. This role will work as a project manager on a variety of project types, including testing of soils and materials for estimation of the adequacy and strength of building foundations, retaining structures, bridges and culverts. The ideal candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer with progressive engineering consulting experience.

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Responsibilities:

  • Manage geotechnical projects from proposal through completion, including project scope, cost estimating, scheduling, budgeting, invoicing, contracts and safety planning
  • Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget and in accordance with client requirements and company standards
  • Oversee field technicians and project activities to support efficient execution
  • Identify geotechnical engineering issues and develop effective solutions through design calculations, engineering evaluations, slope stability analysis and construction plans
  • Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings and topographical and geological data to evaluate project feasibility and support the planning and design
  • Prepare and review geotechnical reports, technical proposals and project scopes

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s in civil engineering specializing in geotechnical engineering, Master’s preferred
  • 5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience
  • 5+ years of progressive project management experience
  • Experience with expansive soils, soft soils, shallow and deep foundations, design of retaining walls, soil laboratory testing and field experience related to earthwork activities
  • Alabama P.E. license, or ability to obtain within six months
  • Effective communication and organizational skills

Job Type: Full-time.

This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screen and motor vehicle record check.

TTL is an EEO/AAP employer.