Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Lead Projects & Grow Services

Spc Inc; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

SPC seeks a senior geotechnical engineering leader to provide technical support, project oversight, and strategic guidance as the geotechnical service area is developed within the firm. This role calls for collaborating with leadership to shape technical standards, support project delivery, and advance the team in a fast-growing consultancy.

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will lead investigations, define scope, manage field operations, mentor staff, and interact with clients, helping SPC

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or in process.
• 15+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• 10+ years in a project management role.
• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics, foundation engineering, site characterization, and geotechnical lab testing.
• Proficient with MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee subsurface investigations.
• Define scope, staffing, schedules, and technical approach.
• Direct field operations including boring programs, site investigations, sampling, and testing.
• Provide senior-level evaluations and design recommendations.
• Prepare, review, and approve geotechnical reports.
• Serve as primary technical point of contact for clients and regulators.
• Oversee project documentation, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination.
• Support proposal development and technical strategy.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Leadership

Client interaction

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

SPC seeks a senior geotechnical engineering leader to provide technical support, project oversight, and strategic guidance as the geotechnical service area is developed within the firm. This role calls for collaborating with leadership to shape technical standards, support project delivery, and advance the team in a fast-growing consultancy.

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will lead investigations, define scope, manage field operations, mentor staff, and interact with clients, helping SPC