Geotechnical Project Engineer

MC Squared,LLC; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of Medical Plans

HSA option with company contribution

Dental & Vision Plans

401(k) with 3% Company Contribution

Disability Insurance (Company Paid)

Job summary

MC Squared is a professional consulting engineering firm specializing in geotechnical engineering, geo-environmental services, construction materials testing, and pavement design and management, with offices in Georgia and neighboring states.

The Geotechnical Project Engineer will lead field investigations, perform complex analyses, and prepare detailed geotechnical reports to support heavy civil infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• MS in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering required.
• GA PE license or ability to obtain GA license within 6 months.
• 5+ years geotechnical experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee geotechnical field investigations (auger and SPT drilling, rock coring, sampling, CPT, test pits, etc.).
• Perform engineering analyses including: shallow and deep foundation design; axial and lateral capacity of deep foundations; drivability of driven piles; bearing resistance; settlement; slope stability; retaining walls; ground improvement; earthwork and compaction specs.
• Prepare detailed geotechnical reports, calculations, and construction recommendations.
• Manage project budgets, schedules and deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, structural engineers, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide construction-phase services including site visits, foundation observations and field issue resolution.
• Review and seal engineering documents (if licensed).
• Mentor junior engineers and staff.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Skills

Independent problem-solver

Organizational skills

Professional collaboration

Safety & QA mindset

Education

M.S. in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

APile

LPile

GROUP

SHAFT

GeoStudio

Slide

GRLWEAP

Job description

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Geotechnical Project Engineer

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1220

We are growing and need an experienced Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our team.
Summary of Responsibilities:

Responsible for planning, managing and executing geotechnical engineering projects from proposal through construction. This role involves subsurface investigations, foundation design, slope stability analysis, earthwork recommendation and client coordination. Working with Project Managers, the engineer ensures technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and delivery within budget and schedule. Our largest markets currently are transportation and water/wastewater and we are expanding operations.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and oversee geotechnical field investigations (auger and SPT drilling, rock coring, sampling, CPT, test pits, etc.).

Perform engineering analyses including:

• Shallow and deep foundation design
• Axial and lateral capacity of deep foundations
• Drivability of driven piles
• Bearing resistance of shallow foundations
• Settlement calculations
• Slope stability
• Retaining wall design
• Ground improvement
• Earthwork and compaction specifications

Interpret laboratory and field test results.

Prepare detailed geotechnical reports, calculations, and construction recommendations.

Manager project budgets, schedules, and deliverables.

Coordinate with clients, contractors, structural engineers, and regulatory agencies.

Provide construction-phase services including site visits, foundation observations, and field issue resolution.

Review and seal engineering documents (if licensed).

Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• M.S. in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering
• Active PE license in GA, or ability to obtain a GA PE license within 6 months
• 5+ years of Geotechnical experience
• Independent problem-solver with excellent organizational skills
• Professionally work with colleagues, other departments and clients
• Solid work ethics
• Safety & Quality mindset

Preferred Requirements:

• Heavy civil infrastructure portfolio (geotechnical engineering applied to transportation and water/wastewater markets). Pavement and Seismic geotechnical engineering are desired.
• Moderate to advanced knowledge on how to utilize software such as APile, LPile, GROUP, SHAFT, GeoStudio or Slide, and GRLWEAP
  

BENEFITS

• Choice of Two Medical Plans – 100% Employee Coverage
• HSA medical option– with Company contribution
• Affordable Dental & Vision Plans – Keep that winning smile sharp
• 401(k) with 3% Company Contribution – Future you says thanks
• Short & Long-Term Disability (Company Paid) – Because life happens
• Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Plan- Pairs nicely with an HSA
• $100,000 Life Insurance (Company Paid) – Your family’s safety net
• Professional Development & Certifications – Always be leveling up

About Us

MC Squared is a professional consulting engineering firm specializing in the fields of Geotechnical Engineering, Geo-Environmental, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, and Pavement Design and Management with offices in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Our clients include DOTs, municipalities, state agencies, and large multi-national engineering firms. We are retained to provide innovative solutions to complex subsurface issues to support the design of heavy civil infrastructure projects in Transportation, Water/Wastewater, Tunneling, Dams, and Aviation sectors, as well as provide cost-effective solutions for structures, commercial developments, and educational institutions.