Staff Civil/Geotechnical/Mechanical Engineer

Geoengineers Inc • Cary, NC

12h • $73,000 - $99,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Staff Civil/Geotechnical/Mechanical Engineer in GeoEngineers’ pipelines discipline, you will work on pipeline and transportation projects while developing toward future principal-engineer and leadership roles. The position involves substantial fieldwork to build knowledge of site conditions and construction practices, followed by applying that experience to the engineering and design of trenchless pipeline and transportation projects. Approximately 50% regional and national travel is required. You may also support geotechnical teams at other locations as needed.

The role is based in GeoEngineers’ Cary, North Carolina office. The estimated annual salary range is $73,000–$99,000, with compensation based on individual factors such as education and experience and internal equity. Employees may be eligible for an annual year-end bonus, subject to program requirements. GeoEngineers describes its benefits as including healthcare, a 401(k) with company match, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation and sick time, and paid holidays.

Candidates are subject to background and reference checks, drug and alcohol testing, and participation in a medical surveillance program. Employees are responsible for safe work practices, including identifying and reporting hazards, participating in project safety briefings, wearing appropriate field safety equipment, and completing required health and safety training before fieldwork. GeoEngineers states its commitment to belonging, equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification.
• Competency using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proven problem-solving skills and professional-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• One year of driving experience in the United States; international driving experience may be considered.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% of the time.
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities and heavy work, including occasionally exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
• Ability to perform consistent work on a PC, with prolonged sitting and viewing a monitor or screen.
• Ability to travel for short-term and long-term assignments as needed.
• Completion of background and reference checks, drug/alcohol testing, and participation in the medical surveillance program.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree with a geotechnical emphasis.
• One year of related experience.
• Ability to use AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute geotechnical subsurface exploration programs to understand site soil conditions.
• Perform site reconnaissance and document existing conditions.
• Prepare field reports and perform geotechnical analyses, including slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement, shallow and deep foundation design, and seismic evaluation.
• Observe and document trenchless construction activities and their compliance with specifications.
• Communicate effectively with GeoEngineers staff, clients, and contractors.
• Perform trenchless design calculations and analyses, including pipe stress and installation-force analyses using in-house software.
• Assist CAD designers with developing design plans.
• Assist with writing technical reports and proposals.
• Provide support to geotechnical teams at other locations as needed.
• Identify potential safety hazards and report them to the designated project manager; participate in safety briefings and complete required safety training.

Benefits

• Healthcare, including a travel benefit for care not locally available.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Wellbeing benefits.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Potential eligibility for an annual year-end bonus, subject to program requirements.

What This Job Offers

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