Senior Geotechnical Engineer

GSG Consultants, Inc. is seeking a senior geotechnical engineer to support infrastructure and building projects from early development through execution. Based onsite in Schaumburg, IL, this full-time role combines technical geotechnical work with client-facing communication and project leadership across subsurface exploration, analysis, reporting, and foundation design.

The position centers on coordinating field and design activities, preparing proposal materials, and delivering geotechnical recommendations that guide construction planning. You will also contribute to multi-disciplinary teams by translating subsurface and hydrologic conditions into practical engineering outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals including detailed scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgets.
• Develop and implement geotechnical subsurface exploration plans, coordinate with field crews, and address on-site issues.
• Interpret geologic, geotechnical, and hydrologic conditions and assess their impact on design and construction.
• Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary teams and support high-level strategic advice to clients.
• Perform geotechnical calculations such as bearing capacity, slope stability, seismic and liquefaction assessments, settlement analyses, and stability analyses.
• Prepare geotechnical data reports, interpretive reports, baseline reports, and geotechnical design reports.
• Design geotechnical engineering and foundation elements for buildings, bridges, and roadways.
• Present technical material for review by both technical and non-technical audiences using traditional and innovative approaches.
• Develop field monitoring and testing plans for construction projects.
• Manage project activities, including monitoring budget and schedule to meet client requirements.
• Assign tasks and provide training to project and staff engineers as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum B.S. in Civil Engineering with specialization in geotechnical engineering.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 8-10 years of successful progressive project experience.
• 4-6 years of successful project management experience.
• Professional Engineer License (PE).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• State, County, and Municipal experience.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Location, Salary, and Job Type

• Location: Schaumburg, IL (onsite/in person; Schaumburg, IL 60173 required)
• Job type: Full-time
• Salary: USD 100,000 per year (from $100,000.00 per year)

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• AutoCAD
• MicroStation

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance