Senior Geotechnical Engineer

AET; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Long-term savings

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AET is looking for an experienced geotechnical engineer to manage various projects and lead a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geological Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include project management, field testing, and preparing technical reports.

The role offers a competitive salary between $90,000 and $150,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Ability to obtain registration in other states as required.
• Physical capability to occasionally lift 50 to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete project testing services applying engineering principles.
• Manage projects from authorization to completion, including client interaction.
• Prepare and sign technical reports and correspondence.

Skills

Project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in teams

Creative problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geological Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) registration

Job description

At American Engineering Testing (AET), we are an employee‑owned firm offering comprehensive testing, analysis, and design services to reduce uncertainty in construction projects.

Job Summary

The selected candidate may choose a preferred base location: Williston, Dickinson, or Bismarck, ND, or Rapid City, SD. If stationed in Rapid City, travel expectations may increase.

Coordinate and complete project testing services by applying knowledge of engineering principles and practices to specific problems. Train and direct a project team on multidisciplinary projects. Requires a fully competent professional in all conventional aspects of geotechnical engineering. Independently performs most assignments and follows marketing goals for the department and company.

Essential Functions

• Manage simple to complex projects and direct a project team where multiple disciplines may be required from initial authorization to completion including client interaction, work scheduling, interpreting complex data, establishing and monitoring project budget, invoicing and quality control.
• Perform engineering observations/judgments of geostructural activities, including jobs with a higher degree of difficulty.
• Prepare formal geotechnical engineering reports, including recommendations.
• Coordinate and assign staff to perform field testing.
• Critically review, edit, and sign technical reports and correspondence of other staff.
• Prepare proposals and perform marketing/business development duties to meet established department and company goals.
• Generate business for self and others in the department and maintain established chargeability goal.
• Represent AET by presenting ideas, solutions, and innovative advancements to clients, peer groups, public audiences, regulatory agencies, and in professional publications.
• Assist in coaching and training junior staff and perform critical performance appraisals of technicians and lower‑level engineers.

Supervisory Responsibility

Provides work direction to field engineers, technicians, and drillers.

Other Areas of Accountability

• Conduct field, laboratory and office activities in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, along with AET’s QA and Health and Safety Policies.
• Maintain valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Some positions may require use of personal vehicle for company business; maintain DOT driver regulations if required.
• Maintain current working knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, procedures and technologies.
• Participate in professional organizations.
• Maintain professional registration(s).
• Frequent regional travel; occasional out‑of‑town travel.
• Many duties outdoors or away from main office/laboratory location.
• Properly use and maintain company instruments and equipment.
• Maintain the quality of service and work product.
• Complete assigned projects within budget and satisfy client needs.
• Coordinate with other AET staff to increase efficiency, productivity and communication.
• Develop and maintain business contacts.
• Perform other tasks as necessary to meet departmental or company goals.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geological (or related) Engineering with 10 or more years of related experience, OR;
• Advanced degree in Civil (Geotechnical or related) Engineering with 8 or more years of related experience (preferred).
• Professional Engineering (PE) registration.
• Ability to obtain registration in other states, as required.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to develop and implement creative/innovative solutions to a wide range of problems.
• Physically capable of the required labor, can occasionally lift 50 to 100 pounds.
• Skill in cultivating and managing external relationships to generate business development opportunities.
• Skill in cultivating and managing client and internal relationships to foster a positive working environment.
• Ability to anticipate, recognize, and manage risk/liability.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present ideas to large groups.
• Skill in reviewing contract terms and making recommendations.
• Ability to work at environmental remediation, industrial and construction sites, and perform field work including collecting samples, operating field instruments, and documenting activities.

Pay Transparency

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $90,000 to $150,000 per year based on skill set and experience. AET offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, insurance, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), long‑term savings, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Work Environment

This role primarily operates in a professional office environment, but may also require field work in outdoor conditions on construction sites with uneven ground and adverse weather.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Occasional sitting, climbing, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 50–100 pounds; push or pull equipment up to 200 pounds. Must work outside frequently.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to present a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an employee; duties may change at any time with or without notice.