Ingeniero Geotécnico

Midland Standard Engineering & Test; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Midland Standard Engineering & Testing, Inc. seeks a Geotechnical Engineer (PE) to lead investigations and deliver practical recommendations. You will evaluate soil, rock, and groundwater, perform analyses, and prepare clear reports for safe, cost-effective design and construction.

Collaboration with clients, designers, and field teams across the project lifecycle is essential. Applicants should have a PE license, ABET‑accredited Civil Engineering degree, and 5+ years in geotechnical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited) required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• 5+ years geotechnical engineering experience.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare geotechnical reports and memoranda with conclusions and recommendations.
• Plan and oversee subsurface investigations (drilling, sampling, field testing) and coordinate laboratory testing.
• Analyze subsurface data to support design decisions (bearing capacity, settlement, lateral earth pressures, slope stability, deep foundations).
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, design engineers, and field/lab staff to support scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Conduct site visits and provide construction-phase support.
• Communicate geotechnical considerations during design and construction.
• Develop recommendations for residential, commercial, industrial developments; retaining walls, slopes, infrastructure, energy facilities, stormwater management.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Technical writing

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Job Summary

Midland Standard Engineering & Testing, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer (PE) to lead and support geotechnical investigations and deliver practical, constructible recommendations. This role includes evaluating soil, rock, and groundwater conditions; performing analyses; and preparing clear reports that support safe, efficient, and cost-effective design and construction. You will collaborate with clients, designers, and field/lab teams from initial investigation through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare geotechnical reports and technical memoranda, including conclusions and recommendations.
• Plan and oversee subsurface investigations (drilling, sampling, and field testing) and coordinate laboratory testing.
• Analyze subsurface data to support design decisions (e.g., bearing capacity, settlement, lateral earth pressures, slope stability, and deep foundations).
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, design engineers, and field/lab staff to support scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Conduct site visits and provide construction-phase support, including response to field conditions and RFIs, as needed.
• Communicate geotechnical considerations during design and construction, translating technical concepts into clear guidance for project teams.
• Develop recommendations for:
  • Residential, commercial, and industrial developments
  • Retaining walls, slopes, and earth retention systems
  • Infrastructure (roads, bridges, and utilities)
  • Energy and critical facilities (solar, wind, substations, and treatment plants)
  • Stormwater management and pavement/roadway projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• 5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation and standard office software (MS Office).
• Ability to perform site visits and occasional field work as needed.