Job Summary Midland Standard Engineering & Testing, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer (PE) to lead and support geotechnical investigations and deliver practical, constructible recommendations. This role includes evaluating soil, rock, and groundwater conditions; performing analyses; and preparing clear reports that support safe, efficient, and cost-effective design and construction. You will collaborate with clients, designers, and field/lab teams from initial investigation through construction.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare geotechnical reports and technical memoranda, including conclusions and recommendations.
Plan and oversee subsurface investigations (drilling, sampling, and field testing) and coordinate laboratory testing.
Analyze subsurface data to support design decisions (e.g., bearing capacity, settlement, lateral earth pressures, slope stability, and deep foundations).
Coordinate with clients, project managers, design engineers, and field/lab staff to support scope, schedule, and deliverables.
Conduct site visits and provide construction-phase support, including response to field conditions and RFIs, as needed.
Communicate geotechnical considerations during design and construction, translating technical concepts into clear guidance for project teams.
Develop recommendations for:
Residential, commercial, and industrial developments
Retaining walls, slopes, and earth retention systems
Infrastructure (roads, bridges, and utilities)
Energy and critical facilities (solar, wind, substations, and treatment plants)
Stormwater management and pavement/roadway projects
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited).
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
Strong technical writing and communication skills.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation and standard office software (MS Office).
Ability to perform site visits and occasional field work as needed.
Numbers & Facts
Location
South Elgin, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)unmatched
Acceptance Testingunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
AutoCADunmatched
Bentley MicroStationunmatched
Civil Engineeringunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Supportunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Field Trialsunmatched
Geotechnical Engineeringunmatched
Geotechnical Investigationunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Industrial Developmentunmatched
Laboratory Testingunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Professional Engineerunmatched
Project Designunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Stormwater Managementunmatched
Subsurface/Underground Explorationunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Testingunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Underground Drillingunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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