Geotechnical Staff Engineer

S&ME Inc.; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join S&ME Inc. as a Geotechnical Staff Engineer in New Albany, Indiana, where you'll coordinate field operations, perform technical analyses, and prepare reports. This full-time role offers competitive pay and a chance to grow in a 100% employee-owned company that values safety and teamwork.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision plans with HSA and FSA options

100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company matching

PTO with rollover

Maternity/paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Company vehicle & fuel card for project-based work

Employee recognition & credential incentive programs

$2,000 referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating field exploration and drilling operations.
• Preparing written reports with findings and geotechnical opinions.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

AutoCAD

Job description

Geotechnical Staff Engineer

Requisition Number: 2025-1360-07

Build Your Career. Own Your Future.

At S&ME, you're more than just an employee, you're an employee-owner of a 100% employee-owned company that has been solving complex geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials testing challenges for over 50 years. We're invested in your success and offer a career path with growth opportunities, training, and hands-on field experience. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering industry-leading benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision plans with HSA and FSA options


• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)


• 401(k) with company matching


• PTO with rollover


• Maternity/paternity leave


• Tuition reimbursement


• Company vehicle & fuel card for project-based work


• Employee recognition & credential incentive programs


• $2,000 referral bonuses and more!

Your Role: Hands-On, Impactful, and Fast-Paced

As a Geotechnical Staff Engineer in New Albany, Indiana, you are at the foundation of our subsurface exploration and drilling operations in support of the infrastructure-building phase for our clients. While working under the supervision of a Licensed Engineer, together you will provide engineering solutions and recommendations as well as support our clients in their development initiatives. This role includes performing technical geotechnical analyses, writing reports, and fieldwork.

What You'll Do:

• Field Operations Coordination: Coordinating field exploration and drilling operations.


• Soil Sample Collection and Logging: Collecting and logging soil samples from the field.


• Solar Pile Load Testing: Working with a field team performing foundation load testing for solar energy facilities.


• Soil Testing and Analysis: Testing, analyzing, evaluating, and performing calculations to evaluate the behavior of the subsurface conditions relative to development.


• Report Preparation: Preparing written reports with findings and geotechnical opinions, conclusions, and recommendations.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, Mining, or a related engineering field


• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience


• Engineer in Training (EIT) license, a plus


• Excellent computer skills including at a minimum, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD

What to Expect:

• With the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).


• Outdoor, hands-on work in all weather conditions


• Walking over rough terrain and standing for long periods (up to 12 hours)


• Lifting and carrying 40-50 lbs. of materials and equipment


• Safely handling field tools and maneuvering equipment on active construction sites

Why Join S&ME?

At S&ME, your career growth matters. You'll receive professional training, work on exciting projects, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. This is more than a job, it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry.

Ready to Get Started? Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting future with S&ME!

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.