Geotechnical Lab Manager Jobs in Kent, WA (NOW HIRING)

As a full-service engineering, design, and construction services firm, Mi-Tech delivers comprehensive support for utility and infrastructure projects from planning and design through execution. Our multidisciplinary team provides practical, innovative solutions that emphasize cost efficiency, constructability, and long-term value. Founded in 1985, Mi-Tech has built a reputation for excellence in engineering, design, environmental, laboratory, technical, and field services across multiple industries. The 2026 merger with J.D. Hair & Associates further strengthened our capabilities and resources, adding decades of specialized expertise in trenchless, geotechnical, and structural engineering to our core offerings. As a proud member of the Michels Family of Companies, Mi-Tech collaborates with an internationally respected team to deliver integrated, end-to-end engineering, design, and construction solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

In your role as an Geotechnical Engineer at Mi-Tech, you'll perform geotechnical engineering and geological analyses and calculations.  You will prepare and write technical engineering and other reports.  You will manage/ perform field explorations, collection of samples, geologic reconnaissance, and mapping.  You will assign and manage the geotechnical lab testing and communicate results. 

Why Mi-Tech Services Inc.?

• We are committed to hiring the best people and giving them the best equipment.
• We are dedicated to improving energy distribution & telecommunication services that serve and improve the communities around us.
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality. If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right.
• We are family owned and operated. We work to see each other succeed, not to increase a stock market valuation.
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year. We want each of our team to learn and grow.
• We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title. We are our brothers' and sisters' keeper. 
• We are a part of the Michels Family of Companies - one of North America's largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure construction companies.

Why you?

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, genuine, value-driven people.
• You are up to new challenges and opportunities. You like to learn and try new things.
• You cringe when you hear: "Because that's the way we've always done it."
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated.
• You believe that individual commitment to a group effort is key to success.
• You want your work to make a tangible difference in people's lives.

What It Takes

• BS in Civil Engineering / MS Degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering.
• In process of receiving a Professional Engineering (PE) License.
• Work experience (and/or coursework) in one or more of the following areas: soil mechanics; rock mechanics; rock and soil slope stability; shallow and deep foundations; tunneling; micro tunneling; seismic design; earthquake engineering; and retaining structures.
• Knowledge and experience of field/construction coordination and observation in one or more of the following areas: logging geotechnical explorations, interpretation of installation and recording of geotechnical instrumentation, field reconnaissance, and/or underground work.
• Experienced in the use of geotechnical modeling software, including LPile, RSpile, Settle3D, Slide, or similar to perform deep foundation analyses, settlement assessments, seepage assessments, liquefaction assessment and to interpret results for design recommendations.