Geotechnical Engineer - Mid-Level

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in geotechnical design and project management, contributing to diverse power and industrial projects. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, as well as opportunities for domestic and international travel.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Relocation package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of diverse geotechnical field and design experience.
• ABET-accredited BSCE degree.
• Passed the FE exam; PE License desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide designs and collaborate with various disciplines within the firm.
• Prepare calculations for foundation and slope stability evaluations.
• Conduct on-site quality surveillance during project execution.

Skills

Geotechnical field experience

Design recommendations

Project management

Communication skills

Education

BSCE (MSCE preferred)

Tools

LPILE

Slope/W

Excel

Word

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Responsibilities

Join a team of experienced and diverse geotechnical engineers, where you will provide high quality design and consulting services as part of multi-disciplined project teams for challenging domestic and international, power and industrial projects. These engineering services include but are not limited to the geotechnical aspects of foundation design (shallow & deep), earth retention systems, dam stability analyses/inspections, insitu instrumentation/monitoring programs, subsurface exploration, seismic stability, liquefaction analyses, ground improvement, groundwater supply wells, and field oversight of exploration and construction activities. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of diverse geotechnical field and design experience. Typical responsibilities may include:

• Provide designs and work closely with all design disciplines and business groups within S&L
• Prepare detailed calculations to:
• Develop soil parameters for both static and dynamic conditions
• Determine drilled and driven pile capacity
• Evaluate shallow foundation capacity and settlement
• Analyze slope stability
• Work with Designers to accurately portray technical information on drawings
• Prepare specifications for subsurface investigations, deep foundations, ground improvement, earth retaining systems, monitoring wells, water production wells, and general earthwork
• Prepare bid tabulations and technical recommendations for bids received in response to specifications prepared
• Conduct on-site quality surveillance of subsurface exploration programs and provide periodic onsite representation during construction activities
• Establish laboratory testing programs
• Review vendor documents for conformity with specifications
• Participate in dam and dike examinations
• Regular domestic and occasional international travel
  

Responsibilities

Join a team of experienced and diverse geotechnical engineers, where you will provide high quality design and consulting services as part of multi-disciplined project teams for challenging domestic and international, power and industrial projects. These engineering services include but are not limited to the geotechnical aspects of foundation design (shallow & deep), earth retention systems, dam stability analyses/inspections, insitu instrumentation/monitoring programs, subsurface exploration, seismic stability, liquefaction analyses, ground improvement, groundwater supply wells, and field oversight of exploration and construction activities. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of diverse geotechnical field and design experience. Typical responsibilities may include:

• Provide designs and work closely with all design disciplines and business groups within S&L
• Prepare detailed calculations to:
• Develop soil parameters for both static and dynamic conditions
• Determine drilled and driven pile capacity
• Evaluate shallow foundation capacity and settlement
• Analyze slope stability
• Work with Designers to accurately portray technical information on drawings
• Prepare specifications for subsurface investigations, deep foundations, ground improvement, earth retaining systems, monitoring wells, water production wells, and general earthwork
• Prepare bid tabulations and technical recommendations for bids received in response to specifications prepared
• Conduct on-site quality surveillance of subsurface exploration programs and provide periodic onsite representation during construction activities
• Establish laboratory testing programs
• Review vendor documents for conformity with specifications
• Participate in dam and dike examinations
• Regular domestic and occasional international travel
  

Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential Skills And Experience

• 5+ years of diverse and progressive Geotechnical field and design experience.
• BSCE (MSCE preferred) from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong background and coursework emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Passed the FE exam. Professional Engineer License in at least one state is desired.
• Experience with the collection of field data using soil borings, CPTs, shear wave profiles, etc.
• Experience formulating detailed engineering design recommendations for shallow foundations, deep foundations, and earth retaining structures.
• Experience in geotechnical design of power plant and transmission facilities is desirable but not required.
• Familiarity with design tools and software, such as LPILE, Slope/W, and proficient with Excel, and Word.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• US Citizenship required to support nuclear power projects.
• Ability to maintain professional presence in settings ranging from the client offices to construction “trenches”.
• Working knowledge of:
• ASTM standards, and
• NRC geotechnical standards is desired.
• Excellent English verbal communication skills and effective writing skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel (both domestic and international).
  

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements
  
  

Compensation Range

$72,690.00 - $106,250.00

About This Business Unit

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies, pilot demonstrations and through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.

Awards & Recognition Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

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