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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

GSG Consultants, Inc.
Schaumburg, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/13/2027

GSG Consultants, Inc. (GSG) is a Professional Design Firm providing Civil Engineering and Environmental Services to State, County, Municipal and private clients. GSG is seeking a qualified senior-level geotechnical engineer to join our team. GSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The geotechnical engineer will be managing and coordinating infrastructure and building projects from start to finish. Candidates shall have minimum of a B.S. in Civil Engineering and specialized in geotechnical engineering. Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license. The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Develop proposals with detailed scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgets.
  • Develop and implement geotechnical subsurface exploration plans, coordinate with field crews, and address on-site issues.
  • Interpret geologic, geotechnical, and hydrologic conditions and understand their impact on design and construction.
  • Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary teams and contribute to providing high-level strategic advice to clients.
  • Perform geotechnical calculations including bearing capacity, slope stability, seismic and liquefaction assessments, settlement analyses, stability analyses, etc.
  • Prepare geotechnical data reports, geotechnical interpretive reports, geotechnical baseline reports, and geotechnical design reports.
  • Design geotechnical engineering and foundation elements for buildings, bridges, and roadways.
  • Present technical material in both traditional and innovative ways for review by technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Develop field monitoring and testing for construction projects.
  • Manage all aspects of project and monitor project budget and schedule to ensure compliance with client requirements.
  • Assign tasks and provide training to project and staff engineers as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering
  • 8-10 years of successful progressive project experience
  • 4-6 years of successful project management experience
  • Professional Engineer License (PE)
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Proficient with AutoCAD/MicroStation
  • State, County, and Municipal experience
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Professional Engineer (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Schaumburg, IL 60173 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000

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