Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Requisition Number: 2024-1830-01

S&ME is a dynamic and innovative civil engineering and consulting firm dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions to our clients. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to be an impactful leader to our growing team in Lexington, KY. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading geotechnical projects, providing technical expertise, and contributing to the overall success of our firm.

Your Day-to-Day:

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will lead and manage geotechnical engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

• Technical Expertise: Provide specialized knowledge in geotechnical analysis, design, and project implementation. Write reports, prepare proposals, and actively participate in marketing and business development pursuits.
• Project Management: Act as the primary client liaison, ensuring strong relationships and successful, profitable project execution.
• Collaboration: Work closely with both internal and external teams to improve project outcomes and increase overall departmental efficiency.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and lead the geotechnical team, overseeing key activities such as analysis, design, reporting, and on-site construction inspections.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives that enhance project efficiency and align with best practices for continuous improvement.
• Client Relations: Ensure alignment of project objectives with client expectations, fostering strong, ongoing relationships across the company.
• Engineering Expertise: Apply robust geotechnical engineering principles to perform analyses for shallow foundations, deep foundations, slope stability, and settlement. Offer recommendations for ground improvement where necessary.

What You Bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geological, Mining, or Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering
• 5+ years in a Project Manager role is a plus
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license
• You are able to demonstrate business development skills
• You are able to assist in the field and conduct project site visits as needed

About S&ME:

For over 50 years, S&ME has been at the forefront of delivering innovative solutions in geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials engineering, helping clients overcome their most complex challenges. Our work creates meaningful and lasting positive impacts on communities across the nation.

With a team of over 1,000 employee-owners spanning more than 10 states, we believe in fostering a culture of passion, integrity, and hard work. As employee-owners, we are deeply committed to each other's success and the success of S&ME. We prioritize creating an environment where our employees can thrive, both professionally and personally, by placing their well-being, safety, and growth opportunities at the core of everything we do.

What We Offer:

S&ME offers 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 Ownership (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!

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

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.