Geotechnical Engineer jobs in Akin, IL

Geotechnical-Construction Senior Engineer

Requisition Number: 2024-1587-01

Are you a seasoned engineer with geotechnical and/or construction materials testing experience seeking to advance your career in a position that integrates your technical proficiency, mentorship skills and offers opportunities for continuous professional growth? S&ME is looking for an eager and dedicated full-time Senior Engineer to join our growing team in Evansville, Indiana and help us provide high quality solutions to our clients.

You Day-to-Day:

As a Senior Engineer in an upcoming and growing market, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing construction materials testing and geotechnical projects, ensuring the highest level of quality and compliance with industry standards. You will work closely with clients, project teams, and laboratory staff to deliver successful projects while upholding our commitment to excellence.

• Spearheading medium to large-scale Construction Materials Testing, Special Inspections, and Geotechnical projects from start to finish, where you'll manage budgets, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Engaging closely with clients to grasp their unique project needs and going the extra mile to ensure their utmost satisfaction.
• Nurturing and guiding a team of skilled professionals and field-based personnel, fostering their growth in client relations and project management.
• Cultivating a robust local client base and expanding your professional network to drive revenue growth that aligns with our ambitious financial goals.
• Taking the lead in local and regional business development endeavors, amplifying our presence through strategic marketing efforts.
• Crafting meticulous field and laboratory cost estimates and proposals tailored to project specifications, International Building Code (IBC) standards, and client preferences.

What You Bring:

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or related field
• You have 10 years of experience with Construction Materials Testing, Special Inspections and Geotechnical projects
• You are a Professional Engineer (PE), or able to obtain within 6 months
• You have a strong working knowledge of applicable ASTM, AASHTO, and DOT standards and procedures, IBC Special Inspections, and geotechnical recommendations.
• You are willing to work outside, maneuver equipment, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Who We Are:

For over 50 years, our collaborative approach to geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials has offered innovative solutions to solve our clients' most complex challenges. Together, our work results in lasting positive community impacts across the country.

Collectively, we are 1000 proud employee-owners across 10 states and value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities. With employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME. We know that creating an environment where employees can grow and flourish, both professionally and personally, leads to our collective drive for success. That's why we put our employees first in everything from safety to opportunity.

What We Offer:

We offer a generous benefits package with a full suite of options, including well-being programs to support you and your family, as well as the development resources you need to advance in your career. We also believe in a flexible working environment, allowing you and your manager to determine how you can work most effectively and collaboratively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K with Company Matching
• PTO with Rollover
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Credential Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with Gas Card for Project-Based Work
• $2,000-5,000 Referral Bonuses
• & More!

This is a full-time position with competitive pay based on experience. The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the company's Fleet Management Program, Substance Policy, and Reference Check Program. Submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not provided. S&ME reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. S&ME is not responsible for unauthorized job postings or submissions of resumes using external links/websites.

No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.