Geotechnical Project Engineer Requisition Number: 2026-1630-03 Build Your Career. Own Your Future. At S&ME, you're more than just an employee, you're an employee-owner of a 100% employee-owned company that has been solving complex geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials testing challenges for over 50 years. We're invested in your success and offer a career path with growth opportunities, training, and hands-on experience. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering industry-leading benefits designed to help you thrive - on and off the job, including but not limited to: • Medical, dental & vision plans with HSA and FSA options • 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a minimum 5% company contribution • 401(k) with employer match • PTO with rollover • Maternity/Parental leave • Tuition reimbursement • Company vehicle & fuel card for project-based work • Employee recognition & credential incentive programs • $2,000 referral bonuses and more! Your Role: Hands-On, Impactful, and Fast-Paced As a Geotechnical Project Engineer in Myrtle Beach, SC, you will manage and contribute to geotechnical engineering assignments from initial planning to final delivery, using engineering expertise to address site-specific and subsurface challenges. You will collaborate with project managers, field personnel, laboratory staff, and clients to evaluate technical findings, prepare engineering solutions, and produce accurate reports for a variety of infrastructure and construction projects in both the public and private sectors. This position combines technical problem-solving, project management support, and client communication, with opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career while working with an experienced geotechnical team. What You'll Do: • Project Management & Coordination: Assist with leading geotechnical projects by organizing subsurface investigations, field activities, and laboratory services while maintaining project timelines, budgets, and deliverables. • Geotechnical Evaluation & Recommendations: Interpret soil, rock, and groundwater conditions to provide engineering guidance for foundation systems, grading, pavement design, and site development. • Engineering Reports & Deliverables: Develop technical reports, engineering calculations, and design guidance that present project results, potential concerns, and key assumptions to clients and internal teams. • Communication & Project Support: Partner with project managers, field crews, subcontractors, and clients to resolve technical issues, respond to site changes, and keep project activities on track. • Staff Development & Safety: Provide guidance to less-experienced team members while supporting workplace safety, technical quality, and continued professional growth. What We're Looking For: • You have a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, or a related engineering field • You have a minimum of 4 years of related geotechnical engineering experience, which preferably includes some extent of project management responsibilities • You have a Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire What to Expect: With the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). • Outdoor, hands-on work in all weather conditions • Walking over rough terrain and standing for long periods (up to 12 hours) • Lifting and carrying 40-50 lbs. of materials and equipment • Safely handling field tools and maneuvering equipment on active construction sites Why Join S&ME? At S&ME, your career growth matters. You'll receive professional training, work on exciting projects, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. This is more than a job; it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry. Ready to Get Started? Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting future with S&ME! This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.