Geotechnical Engineer | 10+ Years Wiss Janney Elstner AssociatesGeotechnical Engineer | 10+ YearsNorthbrook, Illinois$101,550–$169,250 / yearTechnical project execution , including performing and leading others in hands-on field work, diagnostic testing, and construction administration; combining a first-principles approach and creative problem-solving with a deep understanding of governing codes, design guidelines, and industry practices; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams across WJE as the geotechnical engineering subject-matter expert (SME); leveraging your expertise for a variety of geotechnical engineering projects, including forensics, problem-solving, and remediation challenges related to buildings and/or infrastructure; and preparing technically excellent client deliverables. A good faith estimate of the annual starting base salary (gross) is in the following range: $101,550.00 - $169,250.00 WJE’s industry-leading, total rewards package enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits, including: Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options.
Staff Civil Engineer - Pavement & Geotechnical Research and Consulting Applied Research Associates IncStaff Civil Engineer - Pavement & Geotechnical Research and ConsultingChampaign, IL$75,000–$90,000 / yearAbout ARA: ARA is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. You'll work on both research and consulting projects, tackling complex infrastructure problems in pavement design, geotechnical asset management, field testing, and data-driven condition assessments.
Staff Civil Engineer - Pavement & Geotechnical Research And Consulting Applied Research Associates, Inc.Staff Civil Engineer - Pavement & Geotechnical Research And ConsultingChampaign, IL$75,000–$90,000 / yearAbout ARA: ARA is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. You'll work on both research and consulting projects, tackling complex infrastructure problems in pavement design, geotechnical asset management, field testing, and data-driven condition assessments.
NewPrincipal Geotechnical Engineer Atlas Technical Consultants IncPrincipal Geotechnical EngineerChicago, IL$150,000–$200,000 / yearAt Atlas, we're providing services that enable communities to flourish and thrive, and if youre a Principal Geotechnical Engineer ready to provide technical leadership for geotechnical investigations, design, construction support, and client and team coordination across diverse public and private projects, and committed to doing meaningful work, then this is your moment. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life: Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
NewEntry-Level Geotechnical Engineer Langan Engineering & Environmental ServicesEntry-Level Geotechnical EngineerChicago, IndianaBachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required; Master’s degree with Geotechnical specialty or desire to pursue is preferred; 0-2 years of work-related experience; Minimum GPA of 3.0; EIT Certification, or current registration for FE exam preferred; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities; Willingness to spend the majority of work hours in the field; Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment; and. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.
NewProject Geotechnical Engineer/Project Manager Langan Engineering & Environmental ServicesProject Geotechnical Engineer/Project ManagerChicago, IllinoisEmployees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions. Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world.
Senior Geotechnical Engineer Hanson Professional Services IncSenior Geotechnical EngineerSpringfield, ILThe ideal candidate will bring advanced geotechnical engineering expertise, strong project management capabilities, and a passion for mentoring technical staff while delivering innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to clients. This leadership role offers the opportunity to serve as a technical expert and project leader on complex transportation, site development, water resources, railroad, and infrastructure projects throughout the Midwest and across Hanson markets.
assistant-geotechnical-engineer-chicago Burns & McDonnellassistant-geotechnical-engineer-chicagoChicago, IL$75,000–$110,000 / yearThe Assistant Geotechnical Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. Bachelor Degree of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program required or; Master Degree of Science Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering (with Geotechnical Emphasis) from an ABET accredited program strongly preferred.
Geotechnical or Civil Engineer (Senior-Level) - Underground Services Shannon & Wilson IncGeotechnical or Civil Engineer (Senior-Level) - Underground ServicesChicago, ILDesign and organize the underground services resources, including large scale tunnel/underground opening projects, conventional transportation/transit tunnels, large diameter pipeline tunnels, and the small diameter trenchless pipeline market. This role is responsible for the marketing, planning, design, coordination, and oversight of underground infrastructure systems, including roadways, railroads, water, wastewater, stormwater, utilities, and associated civil works.
Senior Geotechnical Engineer Hanson Professional ServicesSenior Geotechnical EngineerSpringfield, IllinoisThe ideal candidate will bring advanced geotechnical engineering expertise, strong project management capabilities, and a passion for mentoring technical staff while delivering innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to clients. This leadership role offers the opportunity to serve as a technical expert and project leader on complex transportation, site development, water resources, railroad, and infrastructure projects throughout the Midwest and across Hanson markets.
Geotechnical Or Civil Engineer (Senior-Level) - Underground Services SHANNON & WILSON, INC.Geotechnical Or Civil Engineer (Senior-Level) - Underground ServicesChicago, ILDesign and organize the underground services resources, including large scale tunnel/underground opening projects, conventional transportation/transit tunnels, large diameter pipeline tunnels, and the small diameter trenchless pipeline market. Committed to technical excellence and high-quality service, we provide integrated geotechnical and civil engineering, engineering geology, environmental science and natural resource services for clients.
Civil/Geotechnical Project Engineer Weston Solutions Inc.Civil/Geotechnical Project EngineerLincolnshire, ILRemoteExpected Outcomes: The Geotechnical Project Engineer will execute engineering design within their area of competency while learning and collaborating with their engineering peers, developing into a well-rounded engineer capable of providing solutions to a wide variety of engineering and construction challenges. Support remedial design elements such as soil mixing/ISS, slurry cutoff walls, cap/cover systems, geosynthetics selection and CQA planning, settlement monitoring (inclinometers, piezometers, settlement plates), and risk controls for contaminated soils/groundwater.
Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer Sargent & LundyMid-Level Geotechnical EngineerChicago, Illinois$84,762–$129,498 / yearFull timeAI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy: In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools: You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
Senior Geotechnical Engineer Sargent & LundySenior Geotechnical EngineerChicago, Illinois$100,019–$152,807 / yearFull timeAI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy: In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools: You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
Mid Level Geotechnical Engineer Sargent & Lundy LLCMid Level Geotechnical EngineerChicago, IL$84,762–$129,498 / yearIn this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools: You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
Project Geotechnical Engineer LanganProject Geotechnical EngineerChicago, IL$90,000–$133,000 / yearEmployees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions. Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world.
Geotechnical Senior Staff Engineer Terracon Consultants IncGeotechnical Senior Staff EngineerLombard, IL$84,920–$108,240 / yearThis role offers exposure to the full life cycle of geotechnical consulting: scoping, field investigation, laboratory testing, engineering analysis, report preparation, construction support, and client coordination. You will work with experienced project managers, senior engineers, field staff, and technical reviewers while building the judgment needed to manage increasingly complex work.
Geotechnical Project Designer | Peoria, IL IMEG CorpGeotechnical Project Designer | Peoria, ILPeoria, IL$73,000–$80,000 / yearJoin IMEG's Geotechnical team in Peoria, Illinois, as a Geotechnical Project Designer, where you'll lead design efforts for low to moderate complexity projects and collaborate with senior staff on larger, high-impact assignments. IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees' futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement.
Geotechnical Project Designer | Peoria, IL IMEG ConsultantsGeotechnical Project Designer | Peoria, ILPeoria, IllinoisJoin IMEG’s Geotechnical team in Peoria, Illinois, as a Geotechnical Project Designer, where you’ll lead design efforts for low to moderate complexity projects and collaborate with senior staff on larger, high-impact assignments. IMEG , an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement.
NewGeotechnical Senior Project Manager ECS LtdGeotechnical Senior Project ManagerBuffalo Grove, Illinois$80,000–$95,000 / yearECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). The Geotechnical Senior Project Manager provides leadership to project teams, mentors staff, and actively contributes to business development and client relationship growth while maintaining a positive customer service attitude and demonstrating ECS Core Values.