Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer
About The Position
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer in our Houston, TX office. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations on projects involving site characterization; shallow and deep foundations; retaining structures; numerical analysis of stability and deformation; geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring; and geohazard characterization and mitigation, while learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in geotechnical engineering
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Regular field work and overnight travel
- Health & 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
- Master's or PhD degree in geotechnical engineering
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
- Prior internship or work experience in engineering consulting
- Strong fundamentals in geotechnical engineering theory and practice
- Experience with geotechnical and engineering software such as AutoCAD, SLIDE, and PLAXIS
Responsibilities
- Conducting geotechnical field investigations
- Performing and reviewing engineering calculations
- Developing, installing, and managing instrumentation and monitoring systems
- Developing construction documents
- Monitoring heavy civil construction projects
- Writing and reviewing engineering reports
- Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed
Benefits
- competitive pay
- benefits
- well-being programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
