RINA · 1 day ago
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
20+ years expRINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in various sectors, and they are seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join their Chicago office. The role involves providing technical review of geotechnical documents, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the quality and compliance of engineering projects.
ConsultingIndustrialIT InfrastructurePublic SafetyService Industry
Responsibilities
Review the work product prepared by engineering staff; verify the work for accuracy and completeness, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications
Provide technical expertise for discipline and serve as coach for engineering team
Mentor junior engineers and support their development
Check engineering computations and analyses from project conception to completion
Develop design basis documents / recommendations
Detailed review of engineering plans, specifications, and costs for projects
Interface with clients and review proposals for service
Review and seal geotechnical reports, designs and plans
Provide design/build and value engineering reviews and recommendations
Review field work procedures and evaluate collected data
Provide expert testimony at public hearings in support of projects. This may include hearings for gravel pits
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering
Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited institution required (discipline in Geotechnical or Civil engineering, or equivalent fields of study)
Professional Engineer (PE) license and have ability to expand licensing to other states
20+ years of experience independently planning, performing, and coordinating advanced level geotechnical engineering studies, computations, drawings, and reports
1+ years of experience leading an engineering team through all phases of a project design with a strong ability to organize, supervise, and evaluate the work of staff
Advanced knowledge of design techniques and tools in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models
Working knowledge of computer-aided design software and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering (i.e. AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
Driver License is required
Company
RINA
Rina is a multinational provider of testing, inspection, certification and engineering consultancy services to businesses. It is a sub-organization of Rina.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$34.52M2014-04-22Private Equity· $34.52M
Leadership Team
Pablo González Iglesias
MARINE CONSULTING AMERICAS REGION DIRECTOR
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2026-01-16
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