Geotechnical Staff Engineer

S&ME, Inc.•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

S&ME is seeking a driven and enthusiastic individual who is eager to gain hands-on experience as a Geotechnical Staff Engineer based out of our Raleigh, North Carolina office, who is eager to learn and tackle real‑world challenges alongside mentors who are ready to help you grow in your career. As a Geotechnical Staff Engineer, you will work on a variety of projects from public, private, energy, and transportation markets under the supervision of a licensed engineer to mentor and develop your skills. From schools and hospitals to airports, industrial facilities, data centers, and pipelines, your work will contribute to building safer, better places for people to live and work. This role involves heavy field work to give you hands-on experience to deepen your knowledge and understanding of what we do. You will also spend time in the office with data analysis and report writing.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, Mining, or a related field
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification with the desire to pursue PE licensure in the future
A passion for Geology and Geotechnical solutions, with a strong interest in field and analytical work
Basic technical writing skills at the college level

Nice To Haves

Master's degree, a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Experts: Work alongside and under the supervision of project managers and licensed engineers with cost estimates, proposals, project timelines, field activities, and more.
Field Exploration: Support drilling operations to collect soil samples, monitor drill rig efforts to obtain samples, soil classification, and prepare boring logs.
Data Analysis Support: Play a key role in supporting projects through in-depth data analysis, such as general settlement analysis, seismic site class evaluations, and contributing to informed decision-making and project success.
Proposal & Report Preparation: Contribute to the preparation of project proposals and reports to confirm that client expectations and needs are met. Create detailed reports with findings, insights, and recommendations for project development.
Client Interaction: Provide project and client support by interacting effectively on project updates, participating in local committees and organizations, and participating with leadership in business development events.