SME

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

SME$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of geotechnical engineering experience preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
  • Excellent communication skills for technical information delivery.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
  • Solid understanding of construction practices and geotechnical processes.
  • Critical thinking skills for troubleshooting complex projects.
  • Commitment to ethical conduct and safety adherence.

Responsibilities

  • Identifying new business opportunities and securing client relationships.
  • Preparing proposals and negotiating service contracts.
  • Enhancing business development through networking and professional associations.
  • Designing geotechnical systems and conducting analytical modeling.
  • Leading and mentoring project team members towards success.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days.
  • SME covers premiums for employee and family medical insurance.
  • 401k with matching contributions.
  • Profit sharing added directly to your retirement plan.
  • Performance-based bonuses annually.
  • Regular wage evaluations to ensure competitive pay.
  • Flexible Spending Account options available.
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
  • Generous Paid Time Off policy.
  • Volunteer Time Off for community service activities.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:

A Senior Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for business development, cross-selling SME services, and preparing projects and reports, as well as mentoring and leading team members to successfully complete assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Identifying and securing clients and business/project opportunities both independently and in support of other local, regional and corporate business development activities. Preparing successful proposals, negotiating professional service fees and contracts. Identifying and participating in professional and business organizations and other networking activities that will foster relationships with current clients and potential clients.
  • Learning about other SME services to assist in promoting and expanding geotechnical and other SME services to new and existing clients
  • Preparing design calculations, drawings and specifications for earth retention, grouting, deep foundation, and reinforced earth systems projects. Completing analytical modeling for geotechnical evaluations. Preparing geotechnical evaluation reports.
  • Mentoring and leading project Team Members to successfully complete assigned responsibilities.


Requirements:

  • Has competency using computer operating systems and MS Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills to effectively interact with clients, team members, and supervisors, conveying technical information clearly.
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, manage workloads, maintain accurate and detailed record-keeping skills, documenting field observations, safety concerns, and problem resolutions.
  • Effective interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and team members, fostering positive working relationships, customer-centric approach to provide excellent service to clients, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed promptly and professionally.
  • Must be able to understand and adapt to change and react productively to frequent interruptions and changing conditions.
  • Basic construction competencies including ability to determine location from surface features and landmarks by interpretation from surveys, road maps, aerial photos, topographic maps, and geologic maps; understanding construction stakes set by others, and color markings of utility companies.
  • Has a general aptitude for identifying and resolving complex technical problems in the field, utilizing critical thinking and logical reasoning.
  • Demonstrates ethical conduct, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring safety and security in all aspects of work, strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines, fostering a safe working environment for yourself and others.
  • Ability to handle physical demands, such as lifting (up to 50lbs repetitively), walking on uneven ground frequently, and carrying equipment, working in various weather conditions, and traveling to different locations.


SME's Core Values:

  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Respect
  • Selfless Service
  • Teamwork
  • Practical Solutions


Benefits:

At SME, we believe that taking care of our employees is the cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to your well-being goes beyond a job- it is about helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We offer a benefits package that is not simply meeting an expectation, but a key component of your overall job satisfaction. The following list highlights many of the benefits SME offers its employees.

  • SME provides Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days of employment.
  • SME covers the premium cost of medical insurance so that you and your families never have to worry about the costs of healthcare.
  • 401k match
  • Yearly profit sharing that goes directly into your 401k
  • Yearly performance bonuses
  • Yearly wage evaluations
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Competitive Paid Time Off
  • Volunteer Time Off


About SME

SME is a nonprofit organization that supports the manufacturing industry. Founded in 1932, SME has grown into a global organization with over 85,000 members in 97 countries. SME provides resources, training, and networking opportunities to help manufacturers stay competitive and advance their careers. SME's mission is to inspire, prepare, and support the manufacturing workforce of today and tomorrow. SME accomplishes this by offering a range of services, including training and certification programs, industry events and conferences, and publications and research.
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