Geotechnical Project Engineer

Overview

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

Position Overview

Lead Projects. Grow Your Career. Shape the Built Environment.

We're looking for a Geotechnical Project Manager to join our growing team in Pineville, NC. This is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced licensed PE or a motivated Engineer-in-Training (EI/EIT) who is on a clear path toward obtaining their PE within the next year.

If you're looking for a role where you can lead meaningful projects, work directly with clients, mentor developing engineers, and continue advancing your technical and leadership skills, we'd love to connect.

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys balancing technical engineering with project leadership.
• Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Takes ownership of projects and follows through on commitments.
• Values mentorship, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Brings a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to every challenge.

Ready to build your future with UES? Apply today and help us deliver innovative solutions that strengthen the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

As a key member of our geotechnical team, you'll help drive projects from concept through construction while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and project stakeholders.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• • Lead geotechnical engineering projects across commercial, industrial, transportation, and infrastructure markets.
  • Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets while ensuring successful project delivery.
  • Provide technical expertise related to subsurface investigations, foundation design, earthwork, slope stability, and geotechnical risk evaluation.
  • Partner directly with clients, contractors, developers, architects, and internal teams to solve complex engineering challenges.
  • Review and prepare geotechnical reports, engineering recommendations, and technical deliverables.
  • Mentor junior engineers and field personnel while helping build a culture of technical excellence.
  • Support business growth through client relationship development and project pursuits.
  • Participate in field investigations, site visits, and construction support activities when needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required

3+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering.

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus but not required.

Proven track record of managing mid-to-large scale engineering projects from inception to completion.

Experience in geotechnical site investigations, laboratory testing, engineering design, and construction oversight.

Experience developing project scopes, budgets, schedules, and risk assessments for infrastructure, environmental, or construction projects.

Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (ASTM, AASHTO, FHWA, ASCE, DOT, OSHA, etc.).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

Ability to lead project teams, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate multidisciplinary efforts.

Proven experience in client communication, stakeholder engagement, and contract negotiations.

Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting, proposal writing, and presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred: 

• PE license

Also considered: 

• Engineer-in-Training (EI/EIT) certification with the ability and desire to obtain a PE license within approximately one year.

• Experience with geotechnical analyses such as settlement evaluations, bearing capacity assessments, and slope stability analysis.

• Familiarity with industry standards and practices related to geotechnical engineering and construction.

Travel Requirements

• This position requires some travel, approximately up to 40% of the time to jobsites, in support of business objectives and client engagements.
• Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments.
• Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• This position operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring flexibility to work effectively from both a professional office and field work site setting.
• On-Site Office Requirements:
  • Work is performed at a desk for extended periods using a computer, phone, and standard office equipment in a climate-controlled office environment.
  • Regular in-person communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders is required.
  • Physical demands may include sitting for long durations, occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of materials up to 15 pounds.
• Field Environment:
  • Work at outdoor sites including wetlands, forests, grasslands, construction zones, and undeveloped land.
  • Travel on foot across uneven, rugged, or obstructed terrain, sometimes in areas inaccessible by vehicle.
  • Exposure to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, humidity, rain, or sun.
  • Possible presence of insects, animals, or natural and man-made hazards in field environments
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift and carry between 35–75 lbs. of equipment or samples over distances up to 75 feet.
  • Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate lab and field equipment for extended periods.
  • Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, kneel, climb, and balance as needed during both lab and fieldwork.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats in varied environments, often while wearing PPE.
  • Ability to use sensory capabilities to see (including close and distant vision, color perception, depth perception, and focus) and smell for observation and safety purposes.

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EEO Statement

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here