Civil - Geotechnical , Construction - Field Engineer

GeoWorld; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Early-Career Field Geotechnical Engineer to join their Johnson City office. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in real-world situations, focusing on geotechnical investigations and support for various projects, including earth retaining structures and deep foundations. With up to 90% fieldwork and travel, you'll gain invaluable experience while contributing to impactful projects that address complex environmental challenges. Join a company that values its employees and provides competitive pay, benefits, and well-being programs to support your career growth and personal development.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Health & Safety Training

Medical Monitoring

Well-being Programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in engineering consulting or equivalent education.
• Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical field investigations and monitor construction projects.
• Perform engineering calculations and write reports.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Field Investigations

Engineering Calculations

AutoCAD

Slope/W

PLAXIS

Project Monitoring

Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Advanced degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical Software

Engineering Software

Job description

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Field Geotechnical Engineer in our Johnson City, TN office. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations on projects involving field work and support, site characterization; earth retaining structures; deep foundations; dams and water containment structures; forensic investigations and litigation support; geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring; and numerical analysis of stability and deformation while learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting geotechnical field investigations;
• Monitoring heavy civil construction projects;
• Performing and reviewing engineering calculations;
• Dam and levee evaluations;
• Developing construction documents;
• Writing and reviewing engineering reports;
• Fieldwork: Up to 90%;
• Overnight Travel: Up to 90%.* Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing will be provided and is mandatory to work on client sites. Current fieldwork is based out of the Knoxville, TN area.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering, or geology. (required)
• Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 2 years of internship or work experience in engineering consulting; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Experience with geotechnical and engineering software such as AutoCAD, Slope/W, and PLAXIS. (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

The Geosyntec family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, domestic partner status, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic.

Geosyntec is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send a confidential e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.