Senior Geotechnical Engineer

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more.

Are you a driven Geotechnical Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a capable individual to manage projects, mentor staff, and build strong client relationships while delivering top-tier geotechnical solutions.

Lead & Manage – Oversee projects, cooperate with small teams, and drive successful outcomes.

Drive Client Success – Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients by representing UES’s expert services.

Review & Refine – Ensure engineering analyses meet the highest standards.

Mentor & Grow – Support a culture of learning to facilitate both personal growth and the development of less experienced staff.

Get Involved – Engage in opportunities with well-respected engineering bodies such as the Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and more.

• Perform analyses: bearing capacity, settlement, slope stability, and seepage.
• Develop recommendations for shallow, deep, and mat foundations (e.g., LPILE, Settle3).
• Conduct project-specific pavement design.
• Assess seismic response and liquefaction.
• Simulate soil-structure interaction and ground improvement.
• Perform groundwater flow and seepage analyses (e.g., MODFLOW, SEEP/W, Anaqsim).

• Review submittals, conduct QA/QC, and provide field support during construction.
• Observe compaction, instrumentation, and pile driving.
• Utilize digital tools for documentation and collaboration.

• Prepare geotechnical reports, design memos, and technical specifications.
• Summarize lab and field test results.
• Develop borehole logs, profiles, and cross-sections.
• Review engineering analysis and geotechnical reports as the engineer of record.

• Create technical drawings using Autodesk products.

• Perform data analysis and modeling in Excel, MATLAB, Python, or R.
• Use ArcGIS/QGIS for geospatial analysis and mapping.

• Mentor junior engineers and field staff.
• Maintain knowledge of IBC, AASHTO, and DOT standards.
• Pursue or uphold PE licensure and advanced geotechnical knowledge.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Geological Engineering (required);
  Master’s in Civil Engineering (preferred).
• Licensure:
  Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.). (Ability to obtain within 1 year of employment)
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 5 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in industry-standard geotechnical software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Additional:
  Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates.