Project Engineer - Geotechnical (relocation offered)

Jobot; Kelly Lake (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Relocation assistance

ESOP ownership with 11% target stock

401(k) match and company contributions

Stock appreciation over 5 years

Mentorship and career growth

7% annual bonus target

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Engineer for our northern Minnesota operations. You will manage geotechnical, inspection, and construction materials testing projects with technical leadership to exceed client expectations.

We offer employee ownership via ESOP, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, mentorship, and a target 7% annual bonus. Join a collaborative team with opportunities to shape your market focus in mining, water resources, or Lake Superior shoreline work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geotechnical or civil engineering is required.
• Master's degree is optional.
• Minimum three years in geotechnical engineering and CM testing project management.
• Experience with client relationships, vendor management, and leading a team preferred.
• Professional Engineer registration/licensure in MN or ability to attain within 6–12 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships and conduct face-to-face meetings.
• Lead a technical or project-related team.
• Prepare proposals for moderate to complex projects.
• Develop and execute full scopes and write engineering reports with geotechnical solutions.
• Manage projects across scope, schedule and budget.
• Perform engineering analysis using standard methodologies.

Skills

Driven for success

Attention to detail

Highly organized

Leadership

Team collaboration

Budget communication

Strong written/verbal communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

BS in geotechnical/civil engineering

MS in geotechnical/civil (optional)

Job description

Salary: $80,000 - $119,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are an employee-owned National engineering, environmental consulting and testing firm operating across the Upper Midwest and beyond. Every person here holds an ownership stake, and it changes how the work gets done — from marketing to talent acquisition to the field, everyone is pulling toward the same outcome. Our offices are close-knit and collaborative, with on-site lab capacity and the backing of a large regional laboratory network. We are in a deliberate growth phase in northern Minnesota and building the technical bench to support it.

Why join us

• Sign on bonus (DOE) & relocation assistance
• Employee ownership with real economics — an ESOP contribution targeted at 11% of eligible compensation, awarded in company stock, on top of a 401k match. Contribute 6% to your 401K and the company contributes roughly 19% of your compensation goes toward retirement
• Company stock has appreciated significantly over the last five years and continues to trend upward
• Choose your market and shape your technical focus — mining and Iron Range geology, Lake Superior shoreline work, or water resources and municipal engineering
• Mentorship is written into the role.
• Bonus eligible at 7% target, paid annually
• A team that is personable, collaborative, low ego, and genuinely good to work with

Job Details

We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our northern Minnesota operations. This position manages moderate to highly complex geotechnical, special inspection, and construction materials testing projects by providing the technical expertise required to exceed client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain internal and external client relationships, including project and non-project related face-to-face meetings
• Provide leadership of a technical or project related team
• Prepare proposals for moderate to complex projects
• Develop and execute full scopes, and prepare engineering reports giving professional opinions and practical geotechnical solutions
• Manage projects across scope, schedule and budget
• Perform engineering analysis using company and industry methodologies and standards
• Mentor junior level engineering staff
• Understand and work in compliance with corporate health and safety policies

Required Skills

• Driven for success
• Attention to detail and multitasking
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize work
• Strong leadership, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Ability to create, maintain, and communicate project budgets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Travel up to 25% of time

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in geotechnical, civil, or related engineering required
• Master's degree (MS) in geotechnical, civil, or related engineering optional
• Three or more years of geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing project management experience
• Experience managing client relationships, vendor management, and leading a team preferred
• Professional Engineer registration/licensure in MN, or ability to attain within 6 to 12 months
• Ability to lift up to 50 to 75 pounds on a periodic basis

Additional

We are a Drug-Free Workplace and require all new hires to complete a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and motor vehicle report. Employees are encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and paid holidays.

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