Assistant Engineer

Wood Rodgers•Reno, NV

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Wood Rodgers is seeking a motivated Assistant Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing geotechnical team. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and licensed Professional Engineers in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment while contributing to a wide variety of meaningful projects across northern Nevada. This is a staffed, hourly, non-exempt position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (geotechnical emphasis preferred).
Ability to obtain Nevada Professional Engineer registration within four years.
Ability to work effectively with a dedicated, team‑oriented group.
Strong skills in organization, data gathering, and technical analysis.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate with clients, contractors, laboratories, and internal teams.
A proactive attitude, strong work ethic, and desire to continue learning and advancing professionally.

Responsibilities

Working closely with a small, dedicated geotechnical team and senior leadership on public and private sector projects.
Collaborating under licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) who serve as mentors and support your professional growth.
Performing and overseeing field explorations including test pits, borings, and site evaluations.
Coordinating and assigning laboratory testing and reviewing results for accuracy and applicability.
Analyzing laboratory data and soil properties to support engineering recommendations.
Preparing and contributing to technical geotechnical reports involving foundations, pavements, slopes, retaining structures, and earthwork.
Collaborating with related disciplines, including land development, surveying, and transportation—to gain a broad, integrated understanding of project delivery.
Applying cross‑disciplinary knowledge to develop practical, constructible solutions.