Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants; Berlin (IL, CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm is seeking an Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer to join their Oak Brook, IL office. This role offers the chance to apply academic knowledge to impactful projects, including landfill design, deep foundations, and geohazard mitigation. As part of a globally recognized team, you'll engage in field investigations, numerical analysis, and develop essential business skills for a successful consulting career. Join a company that values its employees and offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering or geology required.
• Prior internship or related work experience in engineering consulting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical field investigations and monitor construction projects.
• Perform engineering calculations for foundations and slope stability.
• Prepare technical reports and construction documents.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Numerical Analysis

Field Investigations

Engineering Software

Health & Safety Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Advanced degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Slope/W

PLAXIS

Job description

Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer

Primary Location

US-IL-Oak Brook

ID

2025-3432

Category

Geotechnical

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Remote

No

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 Oak Brook, IL 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

Numerical analysis of foundations, support of excavation systems, and other systems involving soil/structure interaction using finite element methods (Plaxis, FLAC, etc.);
• Conducting geotechnical field investigations;
• Monitoring heavy civil construction projects;
• Fieldwork associated with design and construction services;
• Performing and reviewing engineering calculations, such as slope stability, settlement, capacity of shallow and deep foundations, ground improvement, excavation support and lateral earth pressures, construction dewatering, and seepage;
• Foundation design including pile caps, mats, footings, and substructures;
• Liquefaction evaluation;
• Developing, installing, and managing instrumentation monitoring systems;
• Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures;
• Developing construction documents, including drawings and specifications;
• Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, and proposals; and

Preparing technical documents including reports, calculation packages, CAD drawings, and construction specifications.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil and/or environmental engineering, geology or related field. (required)
• Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Prior internship or related work experience in engineering consulting. (preferred)
• 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)

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: $52,135/year / Maximum Salary: $78,745/year (Oak Brook, IL)

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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