Senior Geotechnical Geologist

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 The Senior Geotechnical Geologist serves as a senior technical expert and project lead on complex geotechnical and subsurface investigations supporting infrastructure, construction, and development projects. This role leads and oversees field and laboratory programs, reviews and signs off on technical deliverables, and ensures the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. This role also mentors junior staff and provides strategic input into geotechnical design support, proposal development, and project planning. ResponsibilitiesLead and oversee geotechnical site investigations, including borings, test pits, rock coring, and subsurface exploration programs. Provide technical expertise in soil and rock characterization, stratigraphic interpretation, and subsurface condition evaluation. Interpret geotechnical data to support foundation design, earthwork, slope stability, retaining structures, and pavement systems. Prepare, review, and sign off on geotechnical reports, including geotechnical engineering reports (GERs), construction recommendations, and technical memoranda. Oversee and coordinate field and laboratory testing programs, ensuring QA/QC standards are met. Mentor and train junior geologists and field staff in geotechnical field methods, logging, sampling, and reporting standards. Serve as a technical advisor during construction phases, including review of field conditions and recommendations for design modifications when needed. Manage client relationships and act as a technical point of contact on geotechnical projects. Develop scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for proposals and active projects. Collaborate with geotechnical engineers, CMT teams, and other disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and technical quality. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or Environmental Science; Master's degree preferred. 8+ years of progressive experience in environmental site investigation, remediation, or regulatory compliance FG certification required; Professional Geologist (PG) license strongly preferred or required based on state OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and current refresher valid driver's license and clean driving record. Expertise in environmental regulations, risk-based remediation strategies, and project lifecycle management. Advanced proficiency in field instrumentation, data interpretation, geologic modeling, and QA/QC processes Proven experience leading technical teams, mentoring junior staff, and managing client relationships Strong track record of writing, reviewing, and signing off on regulatory submittals, proposals, and reports. Strategic thinking, project scoping, and budgeting experience preferred. Preferred QualificationsStrong expertise in geotechnical investigations, soil and rock mechanics, and subsurface characterization. Proficiency in boring logs, test pit logs, rock core logging, and geotechnical data interpretation. Experience supporting foundation design, earthwork, slope stability, retaining walls, and pavement evaluations. Advanced understanding of QA/QC procedures, field instrumentation, and laboratory testing methods. Proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor junior staff, and manage client expectations. Demonstrated experience writing, reviewing, and signing off on geotechnical reports and proposals. Strategic thinking with experience in project scoping, budgeting, and resource planning. Travel Requirements • This position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 40% of the time, 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. #LI-CB1 Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentThis position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including: Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris. Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments. Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions. The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to: Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion. Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods. Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment. Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections. Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams. Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit) EEO StatementUES 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