Supervising Geotechnical Engineering

: Posting Date: 27 May 2025 City: Chicago Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60603 Lisle, IL, US, 60532 Houston, TX, US, 77070 Contract Type: Permanent Division: Energy Engineering Project Management Level of experience: Senior RINA is currently recruiting for a Supervising Geotechnical Engineering to join its offices in Chicago, IL, Lisle, IL, Houston, TX, or Columbus, OH within the Energy Engineering Project Management Division. Mission The Supervising Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for leading a small team of geotechnical engineers and geologists to complete projects on time and within budget to the established quality standards. Work will also include proposal preparation including subcontractor procurement and management. The Engineer at this level exercises independent initiative and judgement in setting and implementing engineering goals for the team. The individual is accountable for the technical work and productivity of the team. Key Accountabilities

• Lead, plan, train, and supervise the work of engineering staff; verify the work for accuracy and completeness, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Provide technical expertise for discipline and serve as coach for engineering team.
• Direct and mentor junior engineers and support their development.
• Coordinate workload and set priorities for projects within team.
• Manage a variety of personnel actions including but not limited to selection, promotion, goal setting, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
• Perform advanced professional engineering actions including calculations and report preparation.
• Complete engineering computations, analyses, and lead designs from conception to completion
• Prepare design packages utilizing QA/QC policy and all applicable client standard and code requirements.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of engineering plans, specifications, and costs for projects.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work
• Scope development and prepare cost estimate of new work.
• Interface with clients and develop proposals for service.
• Review and seal geotechnical reports, designs and plans.
• Perform and/or review field work and evaluate collected data; assist with field engineering support and inspections as needed.
• Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited institution required (discipline in Geotechnical or Civil engineering, or equivalent fields of study)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and have ability to expand licensing to other states. Professional Geologist license preferred.
• 5+ years of experience independently planning, performing, and coordinating advanced level geotechnical engineering studies, computations, drawings, and reports.
• 1+ years of experience leading an engineering team through all phases of a project design with a strong ability to organize, supervise, and evaluate the work of staff.
• Advanced knowledge of design techniques and tools in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models
• Working knowledge of computer-aided design software and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering (i.e. AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel up to 15% for business needs.

#LI-JW2 Competencies

• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match. At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law. RINA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of RINA without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RINA. Please, no phone calls or emails.