Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking an Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer to apply academic knowledge to real-world site characterization, foundations, monitoring systems, and geohazard work. This role involves field work, instrumentation, data review, and report writing.

Ideal candidates will have a geotechnical background, strong writing/communication skills, internship or consulting experience, and readiness for travel. A valid U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with geotechnical focus.
• Master's or PhD in geotechnical engineering preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical field investigations.
• Perform and review engineering calculations.
• Develop, install, and manage instrumentation and monitoring systems.
• Develop construction documents.
• Monitor heavy civil construction projects.
• Write and review engineering reports.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to project sites as needed.

Skills

Geotechnical fundamentals

Writing & communication

Field work

Travel required

Python

Education

Bachelors in Civil Eng (Geotech)

Master’s/PhD in Geotechnical Eng

EIT certification

Tools

AutoCAD

SLIDE

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 Houston, TX office. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations on projects involving site characterization; shallow and deep foundations; retaining structures; numerical analysis of stability and deformation; geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring; and geohazard characterization and 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;
• Performing and reviewing engineering calculations;
• Developing, installing, and managing instrumentation and monitoring systems;
• Developing construction documents;
• Monitoring heavy civil construction projects;
• Writing and reviewing engineering reports; and
• 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 engineering (geotechnical focus) or geotechnical engineering. (required)
• Master's or PhD degree in geotechnical engineering. (preferred)
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Prior internship or work experience in engineering consulting. (preferred)
• Strong fundamentals in geotechnical engineering theory and practice. (required)
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Experience with geotechnical and engineering software such as AutoCAD, SLIDE, and PLAXIS. (preferred)
• Experience with using Python for programming. (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)

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