Geotechnical Design Engineer: Soil & Stability Expert

Menard group; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Menard group in Chicago, IL is seeking a Geotechnical Design Engineer to review exploration reports, develop soil profiles and design calculations for ground improvement projects. The ideal candidate holds a civil engineering degree with geotechnical experience, is proficient in slope stability analysis and finite element modeling, and collaborates across disciplines to meet project criteria.

This role requires strong communication and ability to coordinate design documents and QA/QC with field

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with geotechnical design experience
• Ability to review exploration reports and project specs for design
• Proficient with slope stability analysis and finite element modeling
• Familiar with AutoCAD and MS Office suite
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Review exploration reports and project specs for design and calculations.
• Analyze ground improvement approaches to meet project criteria.
• Develop cross-sections, soil profiles, and soil properties for design.
• Perform finite element modeling to understand soil-structure interaction.
• Prepare design documents and coordinate QA/QC with Field Engineer.
• Respond to design questions and conditions deviating from the plan.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Finite element modeling

Slope stability analysis

Soil properties selection

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Master's or bachelor's degree in civil engineering with geotechnical design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

GeoStudio

Job description

Menard group in Chicago, IL is seeking a Geotechnical Design Engineer to review exploration reports, develop soil profiles and design calculations for ground improvement projects. The ideal candidate holds a civil engineering degree with geotechnical experience, is proficient in slope stability analysis and finite element modeling, and collaborates across disciplines to meet project criteria.

This role requires strong communication and ability to coordinate design documents and QA/QC with field