Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Requisition Number: 2026-1840-01

S&ME is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to drive the growth of our geotechnical practice throughout Tampa and Central Florida using your technical excellence, leadership, and business acumen to drive our success. This is a unique opportunity to build, influence, and take ownership in growing and shaping our geotechnical practice with leadership and the resources available to support you in this long-term growth expansion.

Build Your Career. Own Your Future.

At S&ME, you're more than just an employee; you're an employee-owner of a 100% employee-owned company that has been solving complex geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials testing challenges for over 50 years. We're invested in your success and offer a career path with growth opportunities, training, and hands-on experience. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering industry-leading benefits designed to help you thrive - on and off the job, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a minimum 5% company contribution & automatic enrollment, no matter your role
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) - with rollover options
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Mentorship & Career Development Programs
• Credential Incentive Program - get rewarded for advancing your skills
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program
• Company Vehicle & Fuel Card - for project-based roles
• $2,000 Employee Referral Bonuses - and more!

Your Role: Hands-On, Impactful, and Fast-Paced

As a geotechnical leader in the market, you will establish and strengthen client relationships, expand our regional footprint, and guide the delivery of impactful projects as a technical leader from early planning through final delivery while upholding high standards for safety, quality, and performance.

• Lead the growth of S&ME's geotechnical practice throughout Central Florida, developing client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and expanding our regional presence.
• Drive business development efforts by partnering with clients, pursuing strategic opportunities, and helping secure impactful projects that strengthen our market position.
• Manage and oversee complex geotechnical projects from proposal through delivery, providing expertise in subsurface investigations, foundation systems, settlement analysis, slope stability, earth retention, and ground improvement.
• Serve as a technical leader and trusted advisor, delivering innovative, practical solutions to challenging geotechnical conditions while ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Mentor and develop geotechnical staff, fostering collaboration, technical excellence, and professional growth across project teams
• Build strong, lasting client partnerships through exceptional service, technical expertise, and a commitment to successful project outcomes.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, Mining, or a related engineering field
• 10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering and project management in the A/E/C industry
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain
• Proven success developing client relationships, managing projects, and supporting business growth
• Strong technical expertise in geotechnical investigations, analysis, and design
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team development skills
• Proficient computer skills, including at a minimum Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD

Why Join Us?

At S&ME, your career growth matters; you matter. You'll receive professional training, mentorship, and support to work on challenging projects and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. Every employee benefits from our employee-ownership program, no matter your role. This is more than a job; it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry.

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join our team!

Third Party Staffing Agency Policy:

No agency, recruiter, or search firm may submit candidate information to S&ME without a current written agreement and prior authorization from S&ME Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited submissions are deemed non-confidential and non-proprietary and will not create any contractual obligation, candidate ownership rights, referral rights, placement rights, or fee liability. S&ME expressly rejects any terms and conditions included with unsolicited submissions and reserves the unrestricted right to recruit, hire, or engage any candidate without compensation to the submitting party.

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.