Geotechnical Project Engineer

Yeh and Associates Inc•Grand Junction, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Yeh and Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our Grand Junction, Colorado office. This role will support a wide range of geotechnical engineering projects across the United States, contributing to both routine and complex design and development efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Geologic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
4-6+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado or the ability to obtain one upon hire.
Strong communication, analytical, and technical writing skills.
Commitment to safety standards and protocols.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
Proficiency with geotechnical software (gINT, Slide, SLOPE/W, GeoStudio, Rocscience, LPILE, MathCAD, Microsoft applications).

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and coordinate with technical staff, project managers, and subcontractors to execute field exploration programs, including geologic hazard assessments, challenging ground conditions, special permit conditions, geotechnical monitoring, and traffic control.
Assess job and site hazards and develop Health and Safety Plans.
Interpret geologic and subsurface data to inform engineering designs, analyses, and recommendations.
Perform geotechnical analyses and calculations, developing recommendations for infrastructure and development projects (e.g., grading, slope stabilization, foundations, seismic hazards, retaining walls, earth pressures, and pavement design).
Prepare technical reports, design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for review.
Collaborate with project managers to develop engineering cost estimates, proposals, and project schedules.
Lead geotechnical design efforts for structures like tieback anchors, soil nail walls, MSE walls, and landslide/rockfall mitigation.
Provide construction observation and engineering support during the construction phases of projects.