Geotechnical Staff Engineer

SCI Engineering, Inc. is a professional consulting and engineering firm offering a variety of services from the design development stage through construction.  We specialize in Geotechnical, Environmental, Natural Resources, Cultural Resources and Construction Testing services.

We are currently seeking a highly-motivated, detail-oriented Geotechnical Engineer. The ideal candidate for this position has a passion for learning, and appreciation for excellent client service, desire to lead by example and the drive to come up with innovative solutions to geotechnical challenges. We want to hire someone with a commitment to technical excellence and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with our clients. 

Benefits (Full-time employees eligible) include:

• 401(k) (Matching Program)
• Health insurance (Including a HDHP option free for employees)
• Dental insurance (Free to Employees)
• Vision insurance (Free to Employees)
• Disability insurance (Free to Employees)
• Life insurance (Basic Term Life Free to Employees)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional Development Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement

Why Join SCI?

At SCI, your success is our success. We offer exciting opportunities for career advancement and professional development, encouraging continuous skill development and promoting from within based on performance and initiative. Collaboration and mentoring are key to our culture, and we welcome ideas for innovation and improvement. We also offer teambuilding opportunities through various clubs and committees.

Don’t take our word for it – an independent survey revealed that 91% of employees in our Geotechnical department think SCI Engineering, Inc.’s processes are efficient and 91% believe their managers support their professional growth and development. One Geotechnical employee described why they love their job:

‘I am continually learning new things that are applicable to my career goals. I am always being motivated to be better without feeling pressured or stressed.’

We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplace (topworkplaces.com/company/sci-engineering/). Our employees enjoy a casual dress code, including jeans every day, and benefit from a flexible work schedule that supports work-life balance. Our Good Cause Charity Program empowers employees to donate to the charity of the month, with SCI matching contributions.

Join SCI and be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and supports your growth. Apply today!

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

General Characteristics

• Acquires limited knowledge and develops skills in a specific practice area.
• Applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment.
• Exercises limited judgment on details of work and in application of standard methods for conventional work.

Technical Responsibilities

• Performs basic design tasks.
• Assists on other basics such as: preparation of permit applications or reports, material testing, drawings.
• Performs research and investigations.
• Collects data and gathers information or documents.
• Performs standard computations or analysis.
• Prepares drawings and visual aids.
• Observes construction/field activities.

Financial Responsibilities

• Meets direct hour goals.
• Meets profitability/chargeability goals.
• Manages project budgets.

Communication Skills

• Possesses good oral and written communications skills.
• Interacts with other staff.
• Limited interaction with general public, officials and contractors.

• BS degree, Geotechnical Engineering.
• MS degree, Geotechnical Engineering (preferred).
• Passed FE Exam.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communications skills are essential.
• Must be personable and able to communicate with clients and staff at all levels.
• This position requires critical thinking and analysis; frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending; working in all weather conditions; and driving to and from project sites.

SCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000