Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services • Phoenix, AZ

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Langan is seeking an entry-level Geotechnical Engineer to join its team in Phoenix, Arizona. The role supports planning and conducting field investigations, monitoring foundation and earthwork construction, resolving field and laboratory issues, and preparing logs and reports. The engineer will analyze geotechnical engineering problems and assist in preparing reports for large-scale and high-profile projects. The position involves spending the majority of work hours in the field, and travel may be required depending on business needs and project assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• 0–2 years of work-related experience.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities.
• Willingness to spend the majority of work hours in the field.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree with a Geotechnical specialty, or desire to pursue one.
• EIT certification or current registration for the FE exam.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and executing field investigations, including logging borings and test pits, collecting samples, performing field tests, and collecting and recording data.
• Observe foundation and earthwork construction activities and monitor conformance with construction documents.
• Identify and implement solutions to routine and complex field or laboratory problems.
• Prepare standard logs and field forms, including drilling and test pit logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs.
• Conduct file reviews, site reconnaissance, and document searches.
• Document and communicate problems encountered at project sites to a supervisor.
• Perform other duties as requested.
• Analyze geotechnical engineering problems and assist with preparation of geotechnical engineering reports.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid pregnancy disability leave.
• 401(k)/Roth plan with company match.
• Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Employee resource groups.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Extensive training.
• Wellness programs.
• Buddy and mentoring programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level