Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a professional staffing firm, and we are recruiting for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer based in Knoxville, TN.  This direct hire role will be aligned with the growing nuclear project demand emanating from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and supporting industries.

Relocation Assistance: Available for highly qualified candidates

Responsibilities will fall under three areas:

Project Management:

• Manage geotechnical engineering projects from proposal through final deliverable, ensuring client satisfaction, quality, schedule, and profitability.
• Plan and oversee subsurface investigations for transportation, commercial, industrial, energy, and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Serve as Engineer of Record when appropriate and ensure the technical quality of all deliverables.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff while promoting technical excellence.
• Perform and review geotechnical engineering analyses including:
• • Foundation design
  • Slope stability evaluations
  • Settlement analysis
  • Retaining wall design
  • Earthwork recommendations
  • Ground improvement evaluations
  • Pavement support recommendations

Construction Materials Testing (CMT):

• Manage Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection projects from proposal through project closeout, ensuring quality, profitability, schedule, and client satisfaction.
• Provide engineering oversight for construction materials testing programs including:
• • Soil testing and earthwork evaluation
  • Concrete testing and quality assurance
  • Asphalt testing and pavement evaluations
  • Structural steel inspections
  • Masonry inspections
  • Deep foundation testing and observation
  • Special inspections in accordance with applicable building codes
• Review laboratory and field-testing data and provide engineering interpretations and recommendations.
• Prepare engineering reports, technical memorandums, specifications, proposals, and construction recommendations.
• Serve as Engineer of Record when required and provide engineering judgment regarding material acceptance and construction compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers, project managers, inspectors, technicians, and laboratory personnel.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, staffing, and resource allocation to ensure successful project execution.
• Ensure compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, ACI, ICC, DOT, and other applicable industry standards and specifications.
• Collaborate with geotechnical, structural, civil, environmental, and transportation engineering teams to provide integrated project solutions.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including field observations, problem resolution, and contractor coordination.
• Maintain compliance with applicable building codes, industry standards, and state and federal regulations.

Industry Networking:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with public and private sector clients to identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Support business development efforts including client meetings, networking, proposal preparation, presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling and support strategic growth initiatives by expanding the firm's multidisciplinary services throughout existing and emerging markets.
• Assist in growing the Construction Materials Testing practice by cultivating relationships with contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and public agencies while providing technical leadership for complex projects.  

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geological Engineering is required. (Master’s Degree preferred.)
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license is required .
• 8+ years of experience managing energy, transportation, commercial, industrial, municipal, or infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience working within an NQA-1 quality program preferred.
• Previous experience serving as a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) field technician or technical review supervisor preferred.
• Previous experience serving as an accredited lab or technical review supervisor preferred.
• Previous participation in business development efforts, client relationship management, and project delivery preferred.
• Ability to perform occasional field work on active construction sites and undeveloped properties.
• Demonstrated proficiency in:
• • Geotechnical engineering analysis and foundation design
  • Geotechnical engineering software (GeoStudio, gINT, LPILE, GROUP, or similar)
  • ASTM, AASHTO, ACI, ICC, and DOT testing standards
  • Construction observation and special inspections
  • Laboratory and field-testing procedures
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D (preferred)
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Proposal development and project budgeting

Preferred Certifications:

• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I
• ICC Special Inspector certifications
• NICET certifications

Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 40 years of experience investing in people and companies. We can be found locally in more than 30 offices throughout the United States and Canada. JSG continues to work diligently to offer our clients and candidates world-class service and diversified offerings to fit their evolving needs.

We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, paid time off, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 40 years of experience investing in people and companies. We can be found locally in more than 30 offices throughout the United States and Canada. JSG continues to work diligently to offer our clients and candidates world-class service and diversified offerings to fit their evolving needs.\n\nWe offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, paid time off, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.\n\nJohnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\n