Senior Geotechnical Engineer chez S&ME, Inc.

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Requisition Number: 2025-1800-19A

S&ME is looking for a motivated and passionate Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Service Line team in Duluth, Georgia. Are you ready to contribute your education and knowledge to meaningful projects? Join us at S&ME!

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing projects from planning through delivery, fostering innovation while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and schedule adherence. Your advanced knowledge in geotechnical evaluation, design, and implementation will be essential in addressing complex engineering problems. In addition, you'll cultivate strong client partnerships to support both project outcomes and business growth. By guiding junior staff and coordinating each stage of the workflow, you'll help enhance efficiency, optimize practices, and elevate the overall performance of the team.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Geotechnical Proficiency: Utilize advanced engineering methods to evaluate foundation systems, slope stability, and settlement behavior, offering ground improvement solutions as needed.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Maintain consistent communication with clients and subcontractors to keep projects on track, provide guidance to junior engineers, and support S&ME's growth initiatives.
• Documentation & Proposals: Develop thorough technical reports, craft detailed project proposals, and engage in marketing and client development activities.
• Team Leadership: Set the standard by promoting organizational policies and practices, with a strong focus on safety, risk control, project execution, and quality assurance.

What You Bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, Mining, or a related engineering field
• A minimum of 10 years of project management experience in the A/E/C industry
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain
• A strong proficiency in computer skills, including at minimum Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• You are willing and able to perform the physical demands of this position with the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment such as:
• Working outdoors the majority of the time in varying weather conditions
• Walking over rough, uneven terrain and standing for potentially up to 12 hours a day
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs, (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
• Maneuvering field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground around active construction sites

We Are S&ME:

At S&ME, we've spent over 50 years providing innovative solutions in geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials disciplines. Our team of 1,000+ employee-owners spans over 10 states, working together to deliver impactful results for our clients. We foster a culture of collaboration, honesty, and dedication, with a focus on making positive contributions to the communities we serve. As employee owners, we're invested in each other's success and prioritize creating an environment where everyone can thrive, both professionally and personally.

What We Offer:

We offer a comprehensive 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
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K with Company Matching
• PTO with Rollover
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employee Recognition Program
• Credential Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with Fuel Card for Project-Based Work
• $2,000 Referral Bonuses & More!

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join our team!

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.