Staff Geotechnical Engineer (EIT)

ALLWEST Testing and Engineering • Kennewick, WA

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About The Position

ALLWEST is an employee-owned geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, construction materials testing, and special inspection firm serving clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. The Staff Geotechnical Engineer supports geotechnical projects from field exploration through design and construction, combining fieldwork, technical problem-solving, construction involvement, and collaboration with project teams. Travel is primarily within the greater Tri-Cities region, with occasional travel to other ALLWEST locations in Idaho, Montana, and Washington; some travel may involve overnight stays or extend for approximately one week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• At least two years of geotechnical engineering or related experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or ability to obtain EIT certification within six months of hire.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with internal teams, clients, and project partners.
• Ability to adapt to changing field conditions and project requirements.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate a vehicle in varying weather conditions.
• Ability and willingness to travel as project needs require, including occasional overnight or extended travel of approximately one week.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering experience with progressively increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience performing subsurface field explorations, including drilling methods, test pit excavations, and geophysical methods.
• Experience installing or monitoring geotechnical instrumentation, including inclinometers and piezometers.
• Experience or education using geotechnical analysis software for field data reduction, slope stability, foundation design, seismic analysis, or related applications.
• Experience supporting or overseeing geotechnical aspects of construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Support geotechnical engineering projects from field exploration through design and construction.
• Perform and document subsurface investigations, including drilling and test pit activities.
• Collect, evaluate, and interpret field and laboratory data.
• Assist with geotechnical analyses for foundations, slopes, seismic conditions, and other project needs.
• Prepare technical documentation, calculations, and engineering reports.
• Provide field support and observation during construction.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, clients, contractors, and other project team members.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may participate in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Company-paid medical insurance.
• Company-paid dental insurance.
• Company-paid group life insurance.
• Optional vision insurance.
• Optional disability insurance.
• Optional accident insurance.
• Optional supplemental life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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