Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Field & Design Lead

UES, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national leader in engineering is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in Knoxville, Tennessee, to manage field investigations and perform engineering analyses. This role requires a strong grasp of geotechnical principles and offers opportunities to contribute to multidisciplinary projects while mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geological Engineering and have 3+ years of experience, with the PE license preferred. The position demands strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain.
• Experience in geotechnical site investigations and engineering design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage field investigations for site data evaluation.
• Perform engineering analyses for site suitability and feasibility.
• Develop technical reports and design recommendations.

Skills

Geotechnical principles

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Client communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

LPILE

Job description

A national leader in engineering is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in Knoxville, Tennessee, to manage field investigations and perform engineering analyses. This role requires a strong grasp of geotechnical principles and offers opportunities to contribute to multidisciplinary projects while mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geological Engineering and have 3+ years of experience, with the PE license preferred. The position demands strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.