Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. in Acton, MA is seeking an Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer. You will apply academic knowledge to real-world projects including site characterization, landfill design, earth retaining structures, and shallow/deep foundations.

The role involves field investigations, instrumentation, and reporting, with opportunities for growth and client interaction. A valid US driver’s license and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineering required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical field investigations.
• Monitor heavy civil construction projects.
• Install and monitor geotechnical instrumentation.
• Perform and review engineering calculations.
• Landfill design and permitting.
• Dam and levee evaluations.
• Develop construction documents.
• Write and review engineering reports.
• Drive personal and rental vehicles to sites as needed.

Skills

Geotechnical field investigations

Monitoring construction projects

Geotechnical instrumentation

Engineering calculations

Report writing

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Slide2

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 for an Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer in our Acton, MA office. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations on projects involving site characterization; landfill design and construction; earth retaining structures; deep and soft/weak foundations; dams and water containment structures; forensic investigations and litigation support; geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring; numerical analysis of stability and deformation; and geohazard / earthquake characterization / mitigation, 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.

To Learn More Visit:http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting geotechnical field investigations;
• Monitoring heavy civil construction projects;
• Installation and monitoring of geotechnical instrumentation;
• Performing and reviewing engineering calculations;
• Landfill design and permitting;
• Dam and levee evaluations;
• Developing construction documents; and
• Writing and reviewing engineering reports.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical, environmental engineering. (required)
• Advanced degree the same. (preferred)
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, if applicable. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Prior internship or work experience in engineering consulting. (preferred)
• Experience with geotechnical and engineering software such as AutoCAD, Slide2, 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)

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $77,235/year / Maximum Salary: $96,545/year (Acton, MA)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

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