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Geotechnical Project Engineer

SMEUSA
Plymouth, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/26/2026
The Opportunity

Join SME in our Plymouth office as a Geotechnical Project Engineer and Project Manager. In this role, you will have the ability to advance your career with autonomy and leadership opportunities while working on impactful projects. You will be able to share your experiences, skills and abilities with junior team members, serving as a mentor in many capacities.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and planning the scope for proposed geotechnical projects and preparing proposals to provide geotechnical services.
  • Performing various geotechnical engineering analyses and services, and preparing memos, letters, and reports that provide technical recommendations related to geotechnical projects.
  • Serving as project manager for geotechnical projects and overseeing the activities of others on multiple, concurrent projects.
  • Working closely with our geotechnical teams in the other offices. Occasional travel to these offices to collaborate on geotechnical projects and receive technical mentoring is expected.
  • Maintaining a high level of technical quality and content in the products and services delivered by you and those you mentor within our Geotechnical group.
  • Developing key client and project relationships over time that will expand your network and help SME expand our geotechnical analysis, and design and construction services. We expect that you will be able to do this by solving your clients’ most difficult challenges and critical issues by developing and implementing creative technical answers and solutions.
  • Actively participating in professional organizations to enhance visibility and project opportunities for your career advancement and to help increase SME’s reputation and professional visibility.
  • Other duties as assigned.

SME's Core Values

  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Respect
  • Selfless Service
  • Teamwork
  • Practical Solutions

Benefits

At SME, we believe that taking care of our employees is the cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to your well-being goes beyond a job- it is about helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We offer a benefits package that is not simply meeting an expectation, but a key component of your overall job satisfaction. The following list highlights many of the benefits SME offers its employees.

  • SME provides Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days of employment.
  • SME covers the premium cost of medical insurance so that you and your families never have to worry about the costs of healthcare.
  • 401k match
  • Yearly profit sharing that goes directly into your 401k
  • Yearly performance bonuses
  • Yearly wage evaluations
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Competitive Paid Time Off
  • Volunteer Time Off

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