Senior Geotechnical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to ensure product quality and compliance while supporting critical infrastructure projects. This role involves designing innovative solutions and collaborating with sales and engineering teams to meet customer needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil and geotechnical engineering, with a focus on product development and technical guidance. Join a global leader in construction technology, where your expertise will contribute to safer and smarter infrastructure solutions. Embrace the opportunity to work on impactful projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Civil Engineering required; Masters/Ph.D. preferred.
• 6-8 years of experience in the Construction Industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product quality and compliance with specifications.
• Design new products and develop modifications for existing ones.
• Provide technical guidance and support to teams.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's or Ph.D. in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Salary: $90,000-$125,000

DYWIDAG stands as a global leader in construction and infrastructure technology that works with government authorities, asset owners, construction companies, and design offices to support their infrastructure projects. We have expanded into over 50 countries worldwide and continue to keep infrastructure safe and secure every single day.

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer is responsible to ensure product quality and compliance with specifications. Prepare engineering submittals for projects. Ensure continuous improvements on products offered to the foundation construction, geotechnical anchoring, and slope stabilization industry.

Essential Functions

• Provide technical guidance and review of cost estimates to engineering and sales team. Work closely with Sales to help identify customer needs and product requirements.
• Oversee preparation of product drawings and project submittals, ensuring compliance with contract documents and basic engineering principles.
• Plan, organize, communicate, and execute product approval submittals to public and private agencies.
• Design new products, develop modifications of existing products, and develop test procedures.
• Provide internal and external technical support of product applications and resolution of technical problems. Provide technical training to Sales Team.
• Assist the Marketing and Sales Departments in developing and coordinating marketing plans, new product launches, and a consistent external corporate image.
• Develop value-engineered solutions and prepare preliminary concepts and designs for proposals. Evaluate and approve design changes.
• This role will be performed fully on-site in the Bolingbrook, IL or Long Beach, CA Office.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, and supports company values.
• Communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose; makes the vision sharable by everyone; can inspire and motivate entire units or organizations.
• Knowledgeable about how organizations work; gets things done both through formal and informal channels; effectively maneuvers through complex political situations.
• Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, and helps team leaders to meet goals.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical Engineering concentration required. Masters or Ph.D. degree with 6-8 years of Engineering within the Construction Industry.
• Knowledge of both structural and geotechnical engineering principles.
• Knowledge of ASCE, ASME, ASTM, AISC, ACI, and PTI codes and experience in their applications.
• In-depth knowledge of Anchored Earth Retention, Foundation Design and Construction, or Post-Tensioning.
• Must be self-motivated, disciplined, and professional. Analytical and skilled in troubleshooting, identification of customer needs and challenges, market knowledge.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD or similar software.
• PE license in any state.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel throughout North America is required.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting, lifting, standing, laptop use, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 15lbs.

Join our 1,500+ specialists working across 10+ sectors in more than 50 countries!

What else do I need to know?

Safer, stronger, smarter. These values guide everything we do at DYWIDAG. We’ve been supporting infrastructure since 1865, and safety always comes first. Our strength is rooted in our engineering legacy, and smart, digital technologies are our future. We're looking for passionate teammates with the mindset to succeed in the world of construction whatever role they fill, who can embody these values.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment, and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of marital or civil partner status, or maternity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or gender.

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please apply today.