Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Lead Projects & Grow Business

SMEUSA; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k match

Profit sharing

Performance bonuses

Pay reviews

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

SMEUSA in Ohio is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer responsible for business development, preparing projects and reports, and mentoring the team to ensure successful completion. You will identify clients, prepare proposals, and support cross-selling of SME services, while applying geotechnical design and analysis for earth retention, foundations, and related systems.

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with adaptability to changing

Qualifications

• Proficiency with computer operating systems and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication to interact with clients, team members, and supervisors.
• Strong organizational skills, prioritization, workload management, and thorough record-keeping.
• Effective interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and team members.
• Ability to adapt to change and handle interruptions and varying conditions.
• Basic construction competencies to interpret surface features, surveys, maps, and stakes.
• Aptitude for identifying and solving complex technical problems in the field.
• Demonstrates ethical conduct, confidentiality, and safety compliance.
• Ability to handle physical demands (lifting up to 50 lbs, uneven terrain) and travel.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure clients and project opportunities, prepare proposals, and negotiate fees and contracts.
• Promote SME services to expand geotechnical offerings to existing and new clients.
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications for earth retention, grouting, deep foundations, and reinforced earth systems; perform analyses and write reports.
• Mentor and lead project team members to ensure successful completion of responsibilities.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Verbal & Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Construction Knowledge

Analytical Reasoning

Ethical Conduct

Physical Stamina

Job description

SMEUSA in Ohio is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer responsible for business development, preparing projects and reports, and mentoring the team to ensure successful completion. You will identify clients, prepare proposals, and support cross-selling of SME services, while applying geotechnical design and analysis for earth retention, foundations, and related systems.

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with adaptability to changing