Experience Required 10 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required Bachelor's Degree

Compensation $7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week 40

Number Of Positions 1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements First (Day)

Job Description Shape the Future with DLZ!

At DLZ Corporation, we don't just design infrastructure-we create solutions that improve communities and empower careers. As a nationally recognized, award-winning multidisciplinary firm, we deliver engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing across the Midwest.

Join a team where innovation meets collaboration, and your expertise drives meaningful impact.

DLZ is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing geotechnical team. This position may be based in Columbus, Ohio; Akron, Ohio; Lexington, Kentucky; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; South Bend, Indiana; or Burns Harbor, Indiana, with opportunities to support projects throughout the Midwest.

We are looking for a talented professional with 10+ years of experience delivering geotechnical solutions for bridges, dams, levees, and other major infrastructure projects. This role combines technical leadership, project delivery, client engagement, and mentorship while working on challenging, high-profile projects across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead geotechnical design and analysis for bridges, buildings/ structures, dams and levees.

Oversee field investigations, inspections, and geotechnical reporting.

Mentor junior engineers and review technical work.

Collaborate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Support proposals and occasional marketing activities.

Ensure safety compliance and represent company values.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or Geological Engineering (Master's preferred).

Minimum 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience, with expertise in dams, levees, and/or large bridge foundations.

Professional Engineer (PE) license in the U.S. (Ohio PE preferred).

Experience with ODOT projects and/or U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's highly desired.

Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.

Available for occasional short-term travel.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects.

Collaborative and growth-focused team culture.

Investing in Your Future:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts & health savings account

401(k) options (Traditional and Roth)

Paid parental leave

Life & AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Wellness program with reimbursement benefits

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At DLZ, diversity isn't just a policy-it's a priority. We foster an environment where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspective. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, in full compliance with all applicable laws. #LI-DM1

Job Type Full time

Benefits Offered Not specified

Veteran Preference No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

2404

DLZ Corporation

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