Exciting Career Opportunity: Geotechnical Project Engineer – Elevate Your Engineering Skills!

Are you ready to advance your career as a Geotechnical Project Engineer ? We’re looking for a motivated, skilled engineer to take on projects of increasing complexity and make a real impact. In this role, you’ll work on a variety of exciting field and office-based tasks, helping to shape the success of key geotechnical projects while developing your expertise.

What You’ll Do:

Conduct technical work on assignments with increasing complexity, depending on experience.

Lead and oversee field operations, including field explorations and activities.

Install, read, and interpret field instrumentation while performing measurements.

Collect, describe, and transport samples to the laboratory.

Prepare technical reports, summarize data from field and lab activities, and perform analyses.

Review and ensure the accuracy of your work, including vendor invoices.

Alert project managers or supervisors to any technical, managerial, or administrative issues.

Build strong relationships with clients and develop your technical knowledge through ongoing learning and professional development.

Work independently and apply responsible judgment on technical matters.

What We’re Looking For:

A degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related field.

Experience or a strong interest in field exploration, instrumentation, and sample collection.

A keen eye for detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to perform scientific, geologic, or engineering analyses.

Excellent communication and client management skills, with the ability to maintain and develop relationships.

A drive to continue learning and advancing your technical expertise.

Why Join Us?

Work on diverse, challenging projects with opportunities to grow your technical and managerial skills.

Gain hands-on experience with fieldwork and technical analysis while working with a team of experts.

Access to ongoing professional development and exposure to cutting-edge industry practices.

Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs technical work with competence on assignments with increasing complexity depending on experience.

• Locates, observes, and logs field explorations and activities.

• Organizes field operations and can provide oversight of field activities.

• Installs, reads, and interprets field instrumentation and performs field measurements.

• Is responsible for collecting samples and transporting them to the laboratory.

• Describes samples.

• Prepares reports on field activities and summarizes field and laboratory data.

• Performs scientific, geologic, or engineering analyses and studies.

• Checks work for accuracy and completeness for the project.

• Checks vendors' invoices.

• Practices loss prevention techniques.

• Alerts project manager or supervisor to technical, managerial, or administrative problems arising during a contract.

• Prepares technical reports on routine projects and more difficult projects based on experience.

• Must be able to work independently on varied assignments.

• Exercises responsible judgment on technical matters within the limits of current experience level.

• May discuss technical matters with client after review and approval by Supervisor or Project Manager.

• Projects a positive image of the Firm in dealings with outside groups and clients.

• Maintains existing and develops new client relationships.

• Continues to acquire technical, organizational, and loss prevention skills from more experienced professionals.

• Updates technical knowledge through literature review and attendance at professional meetings and conferences.

• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering. MS degree in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related field desired.

• Three to ten years' progressively responsible experience in specialty field.

• Two to three years of the above-referenced experience may be substituted with an advanced degree in specialty field or closely-related field.

• Capability to perform the basic duties associated with field explorations, instrumentation, laboratory tests, report preparation, and supervise the work of sub-professionals assisting in these tasks.

• Knowledge of and experience with geotechnical engineering software.

• Good oral and written communication skills, including good technical writing capabilities.

About UES

Universal Engineering Sciences ( UES ) is a rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly 60 years of expertise in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections, and environmental consulting . With 3,800+ professionals across 80+ branches in high-growth U.S. markets, UES serves public and private clients across industries such as transportation, healthcare, commercial, residential, and education .

As an industry pioneer , UES is at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices , delivering precise, professional, and innovative solutions . Our dedicated team of engineers, geologists, inspectors, scientists, and drillers is committed to excellence and long-term client success .

At UES, we STRIVE to uphold our core values: