Geotechnical Project Engineer

Geotechnical Project Engineer (PE)

Paducah, KY;
Brentwood, TN; or Belleville, IL

The salary range for this role starts at $90,000 per year

Are you a licensed Professional Engineer who enjoys leading meaningful geotechnical projects from concept through completion? Do you thrive in a role that blends technical excellence, field leadership, and client collaboration? If so, we'd love to talk with you.

We're seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to take ownership of geotechnical engineering projects, provide technical leadership, and mentor team members while delivering high-quality solutions to our clients. This role can be based in Paducah, KY;
Belleville, IL; or Brentwood, TN.

As a Geotechnical Project Engineer, you'll serve as both a technical expert and project leader, responsible for successful delivery across all phases of work.

• Lead geotechnical projects from planning through completion, including scope, budget, schedule, and deliverables
• Serve as the primary technical and project point of contact for clients, contractors, and internal teams
• Perform and oversee geotechnical analyses, designs, and interpretation of field and laboratory data
• Plan and manage subsurface exploration programs and coordinate field operations and resources.
• Prepare, review, and seal professional geotechnical engineering reports
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to business development and client relationship efforts

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain via reciprocity)
• 5+ years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience
  
  Valid driver's license

• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Coverage (employee coverage, employer paid)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance of $50,000
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance is available for employee and their dependents
• Paid Medical Leave
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Company Match 401(k) program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Paid Time Off
• Ten Paid Holidays

• Full-time

Applicant expressly authorizes, without reservation, the employer, its representatives, employees, or agents to contact and obtain information from all references (Personal and Professional), employers, public agencies, licensing authorities, and educational institutions, and to otherwise verify the accuracy of all information provided by me in this application, resume, or any job interview. I hereby waive any and all rights and claims I may have regarding the employer, its agents, employees, or representatives, for seeking, gathering, and using truthful and non‑defamatory information, in a lawful manner, in the employment process, and all other persons, corporations, or organizations for furnishing such information about me.

I understand that the position I am applying for is at-will, meaning that either the Employer or I may terminate our relationship at any time, with or without cause, except as required by law. This application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment for any specified period. I understand that no supervisor or representative of Employer is authorized to make any assurances to the contrary and that no implied written or oral agreements contrary to the foregoing express language are valid unless they are in writing and signed by the employer's chief executive officer.

Applicant understands and acknowledges that, if hired, they will be required to provide proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States, and that federal immigration laws require me to complete an I-9 form for this purpose.

Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc. and Marcum Engineering LLC are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics, citizenship status, or any other legally protected basis.