Geotechnical Engineer
Manistee, MIAll locationsManistee, MIByron Center, MIDundee, MIEast Lansing, MIBingham Farms, MISt. Johns, MISaginaw, MI (Headquarters)Traverse City, MI On-site
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About the role
Spicer Group is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support Dam Safety projects within the Water Resources / Surface Water Service Line and other Spicer Group projects throughout all service lines. This role will provide technical engineering support for the inspection, evaluation, analysis, design, rehabilitation, and construction of dams, levees, embankments, spillways, and related water-retaining structures, as well as bridges, buildings, and retaining walls. The Geotechnical Engineer will apply soil mechanics, seepage, slope stability, foundation, instrumentation, and risk-informed engineering principles to help deliver practical, technically sound solutions that protect public safety, improve infrastructure performance, and support regulatory compliance. This position will work closely with project managers, dam safety specialists, hydrologic and hydraulic engineers, structural engineers, survey staff, environmental professionals, regulatory agencies, and clients. Responsibilities include performing field inspections, coordinating and conducting subsurface investigations, developing geotechnical design parameters, completing engineering analyses, preparing technical reports and construction documents, assisting with permitting and emergency planning documentation, and providing construction-phase engineering support. Spicer Group prides itself on our core values of commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, maintaining a team environment, and having integrity in all we do. We are seeking a candidate who will strive to uphold these values.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a closely related engineering field
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required
- Working knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, including subsurface investigations, laboratory testing, soil mechanics, seepage, slope stability, foundation engineering, earthwork, and construction materials
- Ability to support field investigations, dam inspections, construction observation, engineering analyses, technical reporting, and preparation of design documents
- Ability to travel as needed for client meetings, dam inspections, subsurface investigations, construction observation, and project-related field work
- Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related field
- 2+ years of geotechnical engineering experience with exposure to dams, levees, embankments, reservoirs, surface water infrastructure, or other water-retaining structures
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain licensure within an agreed-upon timeframe
- Experience with dam safety inspections, embankment evaluations, seepage and slope stability analyses, instrumentation review, rehabilitation design, and construction-phase services
- Familiarity with geotechnical analysis software, laboratory testing procedures, subsurface exploration planning, construction specifications, and dam safety regulatory requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear technical documentation, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support client-facing project work