Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer
About The Position
Geosyntec is hiring an Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer for its Houston, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; or Milwaukee, Wisconsin office. The role provides opportunities to apply academic knowledge to real-world 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. The engineer will also develop business skills for a consulting career. Geosyntec is an international engineering and consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients on projects involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. The company describes itself as technically experienced and committed to client service, and offers competitive pay, benefits, and well-being programs for employees and their families.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical focus, or in geotechnical engineering.
- Strong fundamentals in geotechnical engineering theory and practice.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- 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
- Master's or PhD degree in geotechnical engineering.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
- Prior internship or work experience in engineering consulting.
- Experience with geotechnical and engineering software such as AutoCAD, SLIDE, and PLAXIS.
- Experience using Python for programming.
Responsibilities
- Conduct geotechnical field investigations.
- Perform and review engineering calculations.
- Develop, install, and manage instrumentation and monitoring systems.
- Develop construction documents.
- Monitor heavy civil construction projects.
- Write and review engineering reports.
- Drive personal, company, or rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites and other business locations as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits.
- 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
