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Job Description
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Chicago, Illinois
About the Opportunity
A nationally recognized multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its growing geotechnical practice in Chicago, Illinois. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced geotechnical professional looking to take on a leadership role while working on complex infrastructure projects throughout the Midwest.The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering, construction, and infrastructure solutions across transportation, water resources, buildings, industrial, and public-sector markets. With an established presence throughout the Midwest, the organization offers the resources of a large consultancy while maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
Why Join?
- Nationally recognized engineering consultancy with a strong Midwest presence
- Opportunity to work on high-profile bridge, transportation, dam, levee, and infrastructure projects
- Collaborative multidisciplinary environment with access to experts across multiple service lines
- Strong reputation for technical excellence and project delivery
- Clear career progression into senior technical and leadership roles
- Diverse project portfolio offering long-term technical growth
- Opportunity to mentor and develop junior engineering staff
- Stable and growing organization with a significant pipeline of infrastructure projects
- Supportive culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development
Key Responsibilities
- Lead geotechnical engineering projects from proposal development through final delivery
- Perform and oversee geotechnical design and analysis for bridges, dams, levees, buildings, and other civil infrastructure projects
- Plan and manage subsurface exploration programs, drilling operations, and field investigations
- Prepare and review geotechnical reports, technical specifications, engineering calculations, and recommendations
- Evaluate foundation systems, retaining structures, slope stability, earthworks, and ground improvement solutions
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams throughout project execution
- Provide construction-phase engineering support and respond to field conditions as required
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to project teams
- Support business development activities, proposal preparation, and client relationship management
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 10+ years of geotechnical engineering experience
- Strong experience delivering transportation, bridge, dam, levee, or major infrastructure projects
- Proficiency in geotechnical investigations, foundation design, and geotechnical analysis
- Demonstrated project management and client-facing experience
- Strong leadership, communication, and team collaboration skills
- Ability to travel periodically throughout the Midwest as project requirements dictate
Project Exposure
Engineers within this team regularly contribute to projects involving:
- Transportation and highway infrastructure
- Bridge foundations and structural support systems
- Dams, levees, and water resource facilities
- Commercial, industrial, and public-sector developments
- Earth retention and slope stabilization projects
- Ground improvement and deep foundation systems
- Construction support and field engineering services
- Major infrastructure improvements throughout the Midwest
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Annual performance bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings program with company contribution
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization
- Exposure to challenging and impactful infrastructure projects
Apply Today
If you are a geotechnical engineer seeking a role that combines technical leadership, project diversity, and long-term career growth, we encourage you to apply.This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected engineering consultancy where you will play a key role in delivering impactful infrastructure projects, mentoring future engineering talent, and advancing your career within a highly regarded organization.