Early-Career Geoenvironmental Engineer
About The Position
Geosyntec is hiring an Early-Career Geoenvironmental Engineer for its Oakland or Walnut Creek, California office. The role offers the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world civil and environmental engineering consulting projects while developing the business skills needed for a consulting career. Project areas include site characterization; landfill design and construction; earth-retaining structures and foundation design; water-retaining structures; mining; construction quality assurance and monitoring; forensic investigations and litigation support; numerical analysis; instrumentation; and geohazard characterization and mitigation. The position involves field investigations, engineering analyses, construction monitoring, design and permitting work, document development, and report preparation. Regular field work and overnight travel are required. The employee may need to drive personal, company, or rental vehicles to project sites, offices, and other business locations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering.
- Regular field work and overnight travel.
- Health and safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing.
- Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering.
- Prior work experience in engineering consulting.
- Experience with geotechnical and engineering software such as Civil 3D (Autodesk Suite), Slope/W, and PLAXIS.
Responsibilities
- Conduct geotechnical field investigations.
- Perform engineering calculations and evaluations.
- Monitor heavy civil construction projects.
- Conduct landfill design and permitting.
- Evaluate water-retaining structures.
- Develop construction documents.
- Prepare engineering reports.
- Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites and other business locations as needed.
Benefits
- Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal paid time off.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k).
- Other benefits for eligible employees.
- Well-being programs to support employees and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
