Staff Geotechnical Engineer
About The Position
Atlas is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer to join our team in Indianapolis, IN. In this role, you’ll support Geotechnical investigations and engineering for transportation, public and private projects, helping to ensure safe and reliable infrastructure solutions. This is a hands-on role that combines fieldwork, data analysis, engineering design and technical reporting per the industry compliance. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers while developing your own technical judgment and project experience. Effectively manage projects, resources, and staff while providing expert technical guidance in geotechnical engineering across diverse projects – in both public and private sectors – and ensure strict adherence to applicable guidelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
- Ability to get Professional Engineering (P.E.) license through initial exam or through comity within 2 years.
- 2+ year of civil engineering experience (Construction Management or Geotechnical Engineering experience preferred)
- Working knowledge of Geotechnical engineering principles, field methods, and construction practices
- Ability to read plans, analyze data, and produce clear technical reports
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork, with a valid driver’s license for fieldwork
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working.
- Geotechnical background including fundamental knowledge of principles of Geotechnical engineering, soil and rock mechanics, pavement engineering, and groundwater hydrology.
- Experience in construction oversight for foundation and pavement construction and earthwork observation.
- Experience with Geotechnical engineering softwares.
- Familiarity with AASHTO standards, local building codes, guidelines, and deliverables.
- Demonstrated ability to lead small to medium-scale Geotechnical exploration projects
Responsibilities
- Plan and support field investigations, including drilling and soil sampling for transportation projects
- Review and interpret laboratory and field test data to inform engineering decisions
- Prepare clear, accurate Geotechnical reports (e.g., foundation investigations, soil summaries, site assessments)
- Perform site visits to evaluate the site conditions, preliminary site reconnaissance, and collect necessary data prior to the field work coordination
- Support troubleshooting of Geotechnical issues during construction and provide practical solutions
- Contribute to project planning through cost estimates and ongoing technical support
- Perform Geotechnical analysis for shallow and deep foundations, earthworks recommendations, slope stability and seepage analyses, lateral earth pressure calculations, and other pertinent analyses in support of a wide range of projects in public and private sectors.
- Develop recommendations for buildings and infrastructure projects, including residential/commercial buildings, bridges, highways, railways, airports, pipelines, and levees/basins.
- Play an active role in professional associations.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage
- vacation time
- paid holidays
- sick & safety leave (SSL)
- paid parental leave
- 401(k) and company match
- Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance
- approved PPE at no cost
- reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear
- clear career paths
- learning resources and development programs
- internal certifications on specific skills
- support external credentials through tuition reimbursement
- Employee Communities (ECs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
