Geotechnical Field Engineer

Universal Engineering Sciences • Maryland Heights, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Marino Engineering Associates (MEA), a UES company, is seeking a Geotechnical Field Engineer in St. Louis, Missouri. The role is intended for a recent Civil Engineering graduate or early-career engineer seeking hands-on experience and technical development. MEA works on complex geotechnical challenges involving civil engineering, mining-related projects, and forensic investigations. This position combines field experience, engineering investigations, technical analysis, and collaboration with experienced professionals. It is primarily an outdoor role and requires extensive travel, approximately up to 30% of the time, including visits to job sites, field locations, and regional offices. Travel may be scheduled or on short notice. The role requires compliance with company safety protocols and use of PPE during travel and on-site work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering is required; the qualifications also specify Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Two years of experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Strong interest in geotechnical engineering and hands-on fieldwork.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prepare clear technical documentation and reports.
• Willingness to work in field environments, including active construction and project sites.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers, project managers, and field personnel, and to work independently as well as in a team.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and statistical methods, including exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, permutations, frequency distributions, test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and work with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to read and understand construction blueprints, procedures, manuals, technical documents, operational information, and reports.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to travel extensively, approximately up to 30% of the time, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, including lifting or carrying 35 to 75 pounds up to 75 feet and performing fieldwork on uneven or rugged terrain.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering; a master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical emphasis is also identified as preferred.
• Zero to five years of civil or geotechnical engineering experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Relevant geotechnical engineering coursework, internships, or project experience.
• Exposure to mining-related engineering projects.
• Familiarity with geotechnical modeling software such as FLAC, GeoStudio, PLAXIS, or Rocscience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward obtaining it.

Responsibilities

• Participate in geotechnical field investigations, site assessments, and construction-related engineering activities.
• Support field operations through site observations, data collection, documentation, and engineering evaluations.
• Assist with engineering analysis related to soil conditions, subsurface investigations, ground improvement, and geotechnical design.
• Contribute to civil and mining-related engineering projects, including forensic investigations.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering documentation, and project summaries.
• Assist with developing project proposals, scopes of work, and engineering recommendations.
• Work with senior engineers to evaluate technical challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Support project quality control, scheduling, and budget management activities.
• Learn and apply geotechnical modeling and engineering software.
• Participate in technical training and professional development opportunities.
• Travel to job sites, field locations, and regional offices as needed, following safety protocols and using PPE.

What This Job Offers

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