Geotechnical Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. seeks an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to lead construction materials testing and geotechnical operations in Tinley Park, IL.

You will supervise field technicians, oversee testing activities, and review technical reports. The role combines hands-on field support (about 25% fieldwork) with project leadership, coordinating laboratory tasks, ensuring QA/QC, and delivering accurate geotechnical assessments for construction projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Active Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction materials testing and geotechnical operations; manage field technicians.
• Oversee testing activities and ensure quality control of results.
• Review technical reports and provide hands-on field support as needed (approximately 25% fieldwork).

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Field testing

Team leadership

Report writing

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineerto lead construction materials testing and geotechnical operations. This role involves managing field technicians, overseeing testing activities, reviewing technical reports, and providing hands-on field support.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review geotechnical and construction materials testing proposals and reports.
• Supervise field technicians and coordinate daily testing activities.
• Troubleshoot field issues and ensure quality and accuracy of testing.
• Assist with laboratory testing and provide field support as needed (approximately 25% fieldwork).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Active Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.