Early-Career Civil / Geotechnical Field Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Johnson City, San Gabriel (TN, CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Civil/Geotechnical Field Engineer and make a difference in the world! This role offers the chance to apply your engineering expertise to impactful projects involving fieldwork, geotechnical exploration, and civil design. With opportunities for remote work and a focus on professional development, you'll be part of a team dedicated to addressing complex environmental challenges. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and well-being programs that support your career and family. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding consulting career, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health and wellness programs

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years in engineering consulting with a focus on geotechnical projects.
• Experience in field investigations and civil design is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical field investigations and monitor construction projects.
• Prepare engineering reports, design calculations, and permit applications.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Field Investigations

Project Management

Health & Safety Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Advanced degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration

Tools

AutoCAD

Slope/W

PLAXIS

Job description

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity on a project site in Red Bluff, TX for a Civil / Geotechnical Field Engineer to join our geotechnical practice in Johnson City, TN where you can work from our Johnson City, Knoxville, TN office, Red Bluff, TX or remotely from your home-office. Apply your engineering skills to projects involving field work and support, coal combustion residuals, dams and levees, numerical analysis, geotechnical exploration, instrumentation and monitoring, and geohazards while further developing 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;
• Civil design, landfill design, and site layout;
• Dam and levee evaluations;
• Geotechnical engineering analyses such as slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, seismic, and seepage;
• Geotechnical site characterization;
• Small project/task management and proposal preparation support;
• Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications;
• Fieldwork associated with design and construction services.
• Fieldwork: Up to 90%
• Overnight Travel: Up to 90%
• Current fieldwork is based out of the Red Bluff, TX area.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering. (required)
• Advanced degree in civil or geotechnical engineering. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E.) (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 2 years (5+ preferred) of 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)
• Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)