Geotechnical Project Lead – On-Site PE, Growth

Orion Placement; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Bartlett, IL is seeking a geotechnical engineer to take ownership of projects from initial site investigations through final recommendations and delivery. This on-site role blends office analysis, fieldwork, project management, and direct client interaction to produce practical engineering solutions.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate field investigations, review subsurface findings, and communicate results clearly to clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Active PE license required and valid in Illinois.
• Geotechnical/civil engineering background with strong report writing.
• 2+ years geotechnical experience preferred.
• Proven ability to communicate technical recommendations to clients.
• On-site Bartlett, IL with some field work.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical projects from investigations to recommendations.
• Prepare comprehensive geotechnical reports.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, proposals, and deliverables.
• Coordinate field investigations, drilling, soil testing.
• Review field reports and resolve technical challenges.
• Serve as technical contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and field technicians.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver results.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Project management

Leadership

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Confidential Employer in Bartlett, IL is seeking a geotechnical engineer to take ownership of projects from initial site investigations through final recommendations and delivery. This on-site role blends office analysis, fieldwork, project management, and direct client interaction to produce practical engineering solutions.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate field investigations, review subsurface findings, and communicate results clearly to clients and stakeholders.