Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Lead Major Projects & Teams

UES, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UES, Inc. is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead complex projects, mentor teams, and drive technical excellence across transportation, energy, and commercial work. You will serve as a technical authority, engage with clients, and guide the geotechnical group toward innovative, cost-effective solutions.

Ideal candidates bring extensive geotechnical experience, PE licensure, strong leadership, and a track record of managing large-scale projects with rigorous safety and QA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years in geotechnical engineering with senior/lead experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert on geotechnical projects of significant complexity.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams for large infrastructure projects.
• Develop innovative, cost-effective, sustainable geotechnical designs.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resources; ensure high-quality work.
• Build strategic client relationships; lead proposals and negotiations.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers; drive technical excellence.
• Represent the company at industry events and associations.
• Contribute to technical standards, research, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory standards and QC.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project leadership

Client engagement

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

UES, Inc. is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead complex projects, mentor teams, and drive technical excellence across transportation, energy, and commercial work. You will serve as a technical authority, engage with clients, and guide the geotechnical group toward innovative, cost-effective solutions.

Ideal candidates bring extensive geotechnical experience, PE licensure, strong leadership, and a track record of managing large-scale projects with rigorous safety and QA standards.