Junior Geotechnical Engineer
About The Position
As a junior geotechnical engineer, you’ll execute geotechnical engineering tasks. You’ll provide analysis, design, construction support and geotechnical site investigation services, within the context of overall project execution objectives. With us, you’ll get the opportunity to technically manage and direct geotechnical site investigations, supervise investigation activities, conduct laboratory materials testing and prepare technical reports. You will also review and supervise civil/geotechnical-related construction activities, conduct geotechnical engineering analysis, including slope stability, seepage and deformation analysis, and work on rock mechanics applications, including field mapping, geotechnical core logging, rock mass characterization, rock stability assessment, and reinforcement design. Additionally, you will plan geotechnical instrumentation, supervise installations, and monitor and report results. You will play a role in multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring deliverable technical quality, and collaborate and participate in technical discussions with team members and clients. You will also participate in proposal work and travel to project sites within the U.S. and potentially internationally.
Requirements
- B.Sc. or master’s degree in mining engineering, geological engineering, or civil engineering with a focus in geotechnical engineering
- Registered engineer in training (EIT) or eligible to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam within one year of starting
- 1 to 3 years of relevant professional geotechnical engineering experience
- Strong academic background and solid understanding of soil and rock mechanics
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, technical writing experience and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team
- Ability and willingness to travel to project sites
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish and/or French
- Familiarity with geotechnical design software: SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, Rocscience software suite, FLAC, and more
Responsibilities
- Technically manage and direct geotechnical site investigations
- Supervise investigation activities
- Conduct laboratory materials testing
- Prepare technical reports
- Review and supervise civil/geotechnical-related construction activities
- Conduct geotechnical engineering analysis, including slope stability, seepage and deformation analysis
- Work on rock mechanics applications, including field mapping, geotechnical core logging, rock mass characterization, rock stability assessment, and reinforcement design
- Plan geotechnical instrumentation, supervise installations, and monitor and report results
- Play a role in multidisciplinary project teams, including ensuring deliverable technical quality
- Collaborate and participate in technical discussions with team members and clients
- Participate in proposal work
- Travel to project sites within the U.S. and potentially internationally
Benefits
- Annual base salary from $67,000 to $95,000
- Annual premium program for regular employees
- Group insurance plan from the first day of employment
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Annual paid time off (PTO)
- Statutory holidays
- Premium for employee referrals
- Flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
- Caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no sense of hierarchy
- Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
- Committees involved in important causes: diversity, social commitment, and more
- A growing business with many opportunities
- An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness
- On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are in our DNA
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
