Senior Geotechnical Engineer, P.E.

Isisekelo Recruitment; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Isisekelo Recruitment seeks a senior geotechnical leader to guide a compact team delivering high-quality Midwest geotechnical solutions. You will oversee project delivery, client relations, and reports, while mentoring engineers and overseeing field work to ensure accuracy and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in geotechnical engineering and an active P.E. license, with a willingness to relocate to Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Active P.E. license (any U.S. state).
• 5–10+ years of geotechnical engineering & construction-materials testing experience.
• Proven ability to lead a technical team (engineers, geologists, technicians).
• Willingness to relocate to Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of geotechnical engineers, geologists, and materials-testing professionals
• Oversee proposal writing, client communication, and overall project delivery
• Review lab and field data; prepare and approve technical reports
• Mentor junior engineers and drive professional development within the team
• Perform occasional field visits to evaluate job sites
• Maintain high standards of technical accuracy and client satisfaction
• Oversee daily logs, field activity reports, and quality‑control procedures

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Team management

Client communication

Proposal writing

Mentoring

Field work oversight

Education

Civil or Geotechnical Engineering degree

Job description

Join a fast-growing geotechnical firm with a compact but highly effective team that delivers high-quality solutions across the Midwest. The company values efficiency, technical excellence, and a no-nonsense communication style while offering strong benefits and clear career-growth opportunities in a high-demand field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of geotechnical engineers, geologists, and materials-testing professionals
• Oversee proposal writing, client communication, and overall project delivery
• Review lab and field data; prepare and approve technical reports
• Mentor junior engineers and drive professional development within the team
• Perform occasional field visits to evaluate job sites
• Maintain high standards of technical accuracy and client satisfaction
• Oversee daily logs, field activity reports, and quality‑control procedures

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong background in geotechnical analysis, reporting, and team leadership
• Comfortable in a hands‑on leadership role within a small but busy organization
• Excellent client‑facing and internal communication skills

Must‑Haves:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• Active P.E. license (any U.S. state)
• 5–10+ years of geotechnical engineering & construction‑materials testing experience
• Proven ability to lead a technical team (engineers, geologists, technicians)
• Experience writing proposals, managing client relationships, and preparing geotechnical reports
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to relocate to Fort Wayne, Indiana

Nice‑to‑Haves:

• P.E. license in IN, MI, OH, or IL
• Regional experience in the Midwest
• Background working with municipalities, contractors, architects, and excavators
• Experience hiring and mentoring junior engineers