Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer

Discover your potential with BEL Geotechnical Engineering! At BEL, we love solving complex challenges—and we do it together. Our team brings a range of expertise and experience to deliver smart, practical solutions to our clients.

A career at BEL is different. As a small firm, we offer big opportunities to learn, grow, and make a real impact. We’re currently looking for a Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer to join our collaborative, driven, and passionate team. If you’re ready to grow your career in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you. This is a full-time, hybrid position based out of Boardman, OH.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform advanced engineering and design support services, including shallow and deep foundation design and analysis, retaining wall analysis, slope stability analysis, and pavement design.
• Conduct specialized analysis for settlement, ground improvement, temporary excavation support, sinkhole assessments, and mine subsidence exploration.
• Prepare detailed geotechnical engineering reports, including subsurface investigations, soil analysis, and geotechnical recommendations.
• Develop design calculations, technical drawings, and construction specifications for a variety of geotechnical projects.
• Complete analytical modeling for geotechnical evaluations and prepare comprehensive evaluation reports.
• Oversee geotechnical laboratory operations and develop project-specific laboratory testing programs to support subsurface investigations and design recommendations.
• Manage a variety of geotechnical projects, including laying out and scheduling drilling and investigation programs.
• Oversee construction activities, including test boring logging, foundation, and retaining structure construction.
• Interpret and evaluate site conditions, specifications, and construction drawings (e.g., ODOT plans).
• Mentor and lead project team members to ensure successful project execution.
• Prepare all project correspondence, budgets, schedules, and final documentation.
• Actively network within professional and business organizations to foster client relationships and promote geotechnical services.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required
• PE license or ability to obtain within the first 6 months of hire
• Experience with common geotechnical software programs such as Slide, GSTABL, Settle3, gINT, Tab Logs, Geosystems, UA Slope Program preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, computer operating systems, and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey technical information to clients and team members.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize workloads, and maintain accurate record-keeping.
• Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. Driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to handle physical demands: repetitively lifting 50 pounds, standing for long periods, walking on uneven ground, and working in various weather conditions.

BENEFITS:

BEL Geotechnical offers a full suite of benefits to its employees including:

• 3 different health insurance options, including an option with no premium cost for employees
• Dental and vision insurance with the company covering a percentage of premiums
• Employer paid life-insurance with voluntary buy-up options
• Voluntary short-term disability and company pays 50% of premiums
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, sick, and vacation PTO days
• 401k with a company match up to 4%

PAY:

• Starting at $110,000