Sr Geotechnical Engineer (relocation offered)

Jobot; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Ownership stake

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer for our northern Minnesota operations. You will independently prepare proposals, perform analyses, and develop deliverables while mentoring junior staff and coordinating across the discipline group.

We offer an ESOP, relocation/sign-on support up to $40k, a 10% target bonus, and ownership-based incentives. Join a collaborative, technically focused team shaping projects across mining, shoreline, and water resources geographies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Geotechnical engineering; MS a plus.
• 8+ years of direct engineering or materials science experience.
• PE license for 4+ years.
• Current driver's license; proficient with Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals for projects independently.
• Perform engineering analyses and create technical deliverables.
• Review field reports and serve as technical reviewer.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff.
• Coordinate project assignments within discipline group.
• Develop client relationships and identify opportunities.

Skills

Contracting policies

Standard of Care

Geotech practice

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Fiscal management

Customer service

MS Office

Report writing

Teamwork

Education

B.S. in Civil/Geotechnical engineering

Job description

Job details:

• Employee-Owned (ESOP) + ~19% Total Retirement Contribution + 10% Target Bonus + Relocation/Sign-On + Technical Authority Without the Management Headache + Choose Your Office (3 Markets) + Personable, Collaborative Team

Salary: $108,000 - $162,000 per year

A bit about us

We are an employee-owned National engineering, environmental consulting and testing firm operating across the Upper Midwest and beyond. Every person here holds an ownership stake, and it changes how the work gets done — from marketing to talent acquisition to the field, everyone is pulling toward the same outcome.

Our offices are close-knit and collaborative, with on-site lab capacity and the backing of a large regional laboratory network. We are in a deliberate growth phase in northern Minnesota and building the technical bench to support it.

Why join us?

• Sign on bonus (DOE) & relocation assistance
• Employee ownership with real economics — an ESOP contribution targeted at 11% of eligible compensation, awarded in company stock, on top of a 401k match. Contribute 6% to your 401K and the company contributes roughly 19% of your compensation goes toward retirement
• Stock has performed strongly and consistently over the past five years
• Serve as the technical resource and reviewer for the region without carrying direct reports — influence and authority, not headcount management
• Shape a growing team. Leadership is deliberately hiring staff engineers behind you, and you help decide how they develop
• Three distinct geographies to choose from, each with a different technical mix — mining, shoreline and water resources, and municipal/industrial
• Relocation and sign-on support up to $40K for the right candidate
• 10% target bonus, paid annually
• Leadership with genuine tenure — the office leaders in this region are practicing PEs, one with 35 years at the firm

Job Details

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer to join our northern Minnesota operations.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare proposals for simple to complex projects
• Independently perform engineering analysis using standard formulas and computer software; create sketches, technical comparisons, and similar technical work in compliance with company and industry methodologies for simple to moderately complex projects. Collaborate on highly complex projects with other senior and principal engineers
• Work within established procedures and protocols while aware of risks associated with recommendations
• Review field reports documenting contractor work methods, test results, and the interpretation of those tests
• Act as the primary author of deliverables for projects
• Assist with field and lab activities when necessary
• Provide mentorship to junior level field and office team members
• Provide technical and peer review of project deliverables, proposals, and reports before submittal for final review
• Act as a technical resource for one or more engineering specialties
• Oversee, train and teach company technical practices
• Coordinate project assignments with other engineers and technicians within the discipline group
• Direct project teams and projects with significant business impact
• Independently manage small to large sized, low to high complexity CMT projects
• Review drawings supplied by vendors, clients, engineers, and architects and recommend necessary changes
• Recognize and resolve construction/CMT problems
• Develop client relationships including attending professional organization events and identifying and following up with potential clients
• Understand and manage client needs through communications and proposal/project work
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of professional liability and business risks and communicate issues with clients and legal
• Consistently follow all safety policies and practices and communicate project safety requirements to all team members assigned to projects managed
• Be actively involved in industry and professional associations, and present locally at industry association meetings
• Manage and mitigate risk in consulting projects; maintain awareness of engineering specialties outside area of expertise

Required Skills

• Demonstrated understanding of contracting policies, including General Conditions
• Demonstrated understanding of the local Standard of Care
• Knowledge and experience in geographic/geologic practice areas sufficient to serve as a technical resource and reviewer
• Technical aptitude to solve technical issues where solutions are undefined in typical practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated fiscal management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent critical thinking skills and attention to detail
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Creative and innovative thinking in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and cross-department problems
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to interact with clients to help maintain project schedules and deliverables
• Ability to develop and manage multiple client relationships at once
• Ability to develop an understanding of firm services and market them to clients
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to qualify professional opinions and recommendations of less experienced engineers
• Ability to delegate and develop others

Minimum Experience and Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Geotechnical engineering or closely related field; Master of Science a plus
• Minimum 8 years of direct experience in engineering or materials science related research or consulting services
• Current driver's license; PE license for 4+ years
• Proficient with Microsoft applications

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, and talk or hear. Frequently required to reach, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds. Close, distance, and color vision required. Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions; noise level usually moderate but can be loud on job site.

Additional

We are a Drug-Free Workplace and require all new hires to complete a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and motor vehicle report. Employees are encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.