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Geotechnical Engineer
Requisition Number: 2026-1470-16
Build Your Career. Own Your Future.
At S&ME, you're more than just an employee, you're an employee-owner of a 100% employee-owned company that has been solving complex geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials testing challenges for over 50 years. We're invested in your success and offer a career path with growth opportunities, training, and hands-on experience. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering industry-leading benefits designed to help you thrive - on and off the job, including but not limited to:
- Medical, dental & vision plans with HSA and FSA options
- 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a minimum 5% company contribution
- 401(k) with employer match
- PTO with rollover
- Maternity/Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company vehicle & fuel card for project-based work
- Employee recognition & credential incentive programs
- $2,000 referral bonuses and more!
Your Role: Hands-On, Impactful, and Fast-Paced
As a Geotechnical Project Engineer in Nashville, TN, you will manage and support geotechnical projects from planning through completion, evaluating site conditions and subsurface data to develop practical engineering solutions. Working with project managers, field teams, and clients, you'll prepare technical recommendations and reports for a variety of building and infrastructure projects while expanding your skills alongside experienced geotechnical professionals.
What You'll Do:
- Project Planning & Coordination: Coordinate geotechnical studies, including subsurface investigations, fieldwork, and laboratory testing, to deliver projects within established timelines and budgets.
- Geotechnical Evaluation & Recommendations: Interpret soil, rock, and groundwater conditions to provide engineering solutions for foundations, earthwork, pavements, and site development.
- Technical Reporting & Analysis: Develop engineering reports, calculations, and design recommendations that communicate findings and potential project considerations.
- Client & Project Team Support: Collaborate with project managers, field personnel, subcontractors, and clients to resolve technical issues and respond to changing project needs.
- Team Development & Safety: Support junior staff through technical guidance and mentorship while upholding safety practices, quality standards, and continued professional growth.
What We're Looking For:
- A Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, or a related engineering field
- A minimum of 4 years of related geotechnical engineering experience, which preferably includes some extent of project management responsibilities
- A Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
What to Expect:
With the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Outdoor, hands-on work in all weather conditions
- Walking over rough terrain and standing for long periods (up to 12 hours)
- Lifting and carrying 40-50 lbs. of materials and equipment
- Safely handling field tools and maneuvering equipment on active construction sites
Why Join S&ME?
At S&ME, your career growth matters. You'll receive professional training, work on exciting projects, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. This is more than a job; it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry.
Ready to Get Started? Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting future with S&ME!
This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.