Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer

Description

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

SLC works on behalf of clients to support utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, thermal power, and other power and infrastructure projects. We evaluate and optimize technical, commercial, environmental, social responsibility, and financial aspects of the projects for a variety of clients.

This position will require you to perform high quality design and consulting services as part of multidisciplined project teams for challenging domestic and international, power and industrial projects. These engineering services include but are not limited to earth retention systems, deep and shallow foundation design, dam stability analyses and inspections, in-situ instrumentation and monitoring programs, subsurface exploration, seismic stability and liquefaction analyses, ground improvement, groundwater supply wells, and field oversight of exploration and construction activities.

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Prepare geotechnical reports and calculations for conformity with project specifications.

• Prepare specifications for subsurface investigations, deep foundations, ground improvement, earth retaining systems, monitoring wells, water production wells, and general earthwork.

• Advise power project developers to support new utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, thermal, and other projects;

• Evaluate new power and infrastructure projects independently to support financing.

• Develop technical reports for applicable audiences – including owners, developers, governmental agencies and committees, and financiers

• Conduct occasional on-site quality surveillance of subsurface exploration programs, pile installation and pile testing.

• Occasional domestic and/or international travel

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical focus. A Master’s degree with a strong background and coursework in geotechnical engineering discipline is a plus.

• 5+ years of detailed geotechnical design, including soil remediation, deep foundations, driven, predrilled, and helical pile design

• Experience in working in design of power, transmission, or other heavy industry projects, including on-site quality surveillance of subsurface exploration programs, pile installation and pile testing.

• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for Geotechnical Engineering specifications or calculations.

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical evaluation report writing

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Professional Engineering (PE) license or the ability to earn one

• Experience specific to wind turbine generation and/or solar PV design

• Experience with unique subsurface conditions

• Technical evaluation report writing

• Ability and willingness to travel, both domestic and international.

• Multi-discipline teamwork (i.e. design projects, co-ops)

• Data analysis and visualization

• Project finance or business acumen

• Conceptual project design

• Construction project management and/or scheduling software knowledge

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills

• Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others

• Project planning, leadership, and organizational skills

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

• You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.

• Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.

• Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.

• We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life & Accident Insurance

• Disability Coverage

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Back-Up Daycare

• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)

• Pre-Tax Commuter Account

• Merit Scholarship Program

• Employee Discount Program

• Corporate Charitable Giving Program

• Tuition Assistance

• First Professional Licensure Bonus

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Bereavement Leave

• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$84,762 - $129,498

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

CityChicago

StateIL

CountryUnited States

Area of InterestCivil Engineering

TypeFull Time - Regular

Job ID2026-24510

Business GroupConsulting Group

DepartmentStructural and Civil Engineering