Geotechnical Project Engineer - S&ME, Inc.

Position: Geotechnical Project Engineer

Requisition Number: 2023- 1830-14

S&ME is a leading, multi-discipline professional services firm comprised of dedicated and proud employee-owners tenaciously working together to solve highly complex challenges. We value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities. Our people are the heartbeat of our company, which is a place where you control your future and the possibilities are far reaching. As individuals we are great and together we are even better so come help us make a difference as we are currently seeking a Project Engineer to join our Geotechnical team in Lexington, Kentucky.

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Job Snapshot:

Position responsibilities include management and execution of geotechnical engineering services throughout South Carolina and surrounding states. Geotechnical projects may include subsurface explorations, slope stability evaluation, construction support services, etc. to support engineering work for roadways, bridges, buildings, and a broad range of civil infrastructure. The successful candidate will be required to communicate regularly with subcontractors and external clients, help train junior staff, and promote business development efforts for S&ME.

• Plan, schedule, and oversee geotechnical field explorations for projects varying in size and complexity.
• Evaluate and compile complex geotechnical laboratory test results and field data.
• Apply sound geotechnical engineering principles and perform analyses for shallow foundations, deep foundations, slope stability, and settlement. Provide recommendations for ground improvement where needed.
• Communicate geotechnical design and construction issues to technical and non-technical clients and project teams.
• Write reports, prepare proposals, and participate in marketing and business development pursuits.
• Lead by example with the active support of internal policies and practices including health and safety, risk management, project management, and quality management.
• Prioritize and manage time to meet deadlines.
• Actively participate in professional organizations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in civil or geotechnical engineering (with emphasis on geotechnical engineering) from an ABET accredited institution
• A minimum of 8 years work experience in geotechnical engineering
• Professional Engineering (PE) license

Why work at S&ME?

We are an industry leading, 1,100 employee-owned engineering firm, which means the hard work and dedication you provide every day directly contributes to the health and performance of a company you partly own. With employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and of S&ME as a whole. We know that creating an environment where employees can grow and flourish, both professionally and personally, leads to our collective drive for success. We offer professional development, leadership and employee engagement programs and tasks forces to exemplify our purpose of "helping you prosper" and our commitment to culture.

S&ME Benefits to Help You Thrive:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(K) with Matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• PTO / Holidays with the ability to carryover
• Credential Incentive Program and Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with gas card (if applicable)
• Referral Bonuses

This is a full-time position with competitive pay based on experience. Successful candidate must meet requirements of the company's Fleet Management Program, Substance Policy, and Reference check program. Submit your resume along with your application for consideration. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance not provided. S&ME reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. S&ME is not responsible for unauthorized job postings or submissions of resumes using external links/websites.

No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins accepted.