Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Located in Fishers, Indiana, SME seeks a senior geotechnical professional to take the lead on client engagements and expand the practice in the region. This role blends business development with hands-on technical work, project preparation, and team mentorship to ensure high-quality deliverables and sustained growth.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new clients and project opportunities independently or in coordination with local, regional, and corporate business development initiatives.
• Prepare compelling proposals and negotiate professional service fees and contracts.
• Identify and participate in professional and business organizations and other networking activities to strengthen relationships with current and prospective clients.
• Learn about additional SME services to promote and broaden geotechnical and related SME offerings to both new and existing clients.
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, and specifications for earth retention, grouting, deep foundation, and reinforced earth systems projects.
• Complete analytical modeling for geotechnical evaluations.
• Prepare geotechnical evaluation reports.
• Mentor and lead project team members to ensure the successful completion of assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

• Competent with computer operating systems and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear interaction with clients, team members, and supervisors.
• Strong organizational abilities, with the capacity to prioritize, manage workloads, maintain thorough records, and document field observations, safety concerns, and resolutions.
• Effective interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and colleagues, employing a client-centric approach to service delivery.
• Ability to adapt to change and respond productively to interruptions and evolving conditions.
• Basic construction competencies, including locating features from surveys, maps, aerial photos, topographic and geologic maps; understanding stakes set by others and utility markings.
• Aptitude for identifying and solving complex technical problems in the field using critical thinking and logic.
• Demonstrated ethical conduct, maintaining confidentiality and upholding safety protocols to foster a secure work environment.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly, walk on uneven surfaces, carry equipment, work in various weather conditions, and travel to different sites.

Technologies

• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage after 30 days of employment
• Premium-cost medical insurance coverage
• 401k match
• Yearly profit sharing into 401k
• Yearly performance bonuses
• Yearly wage evaluations
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off

The Opportunity

This position centers on driving business development, cross-selling SME services, and preparing project plans and reports, while mentoring and guiding team members to complete assigned responsibilities successfully.

SME's Core Values

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