Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. seeks an Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer in Atlanta or Kennesaw, GA (also Austin, TX or Birmingham, AL). You will work on site characterization, earth retaining structures, dams, and geohazard studies while applying academic knowledge to real-world projects.

You will perform field investigations, calculations, and reports, with opportunities for professional growth in a global engineering practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineering (required).
• Advanced degree in one of those fields (preferred).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Earthquake engineering

Field work

Driver's license

Earthquake engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineering

Advanced degree (preferred) in one of those fields

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 for an Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer in our Atlanta, or Kennesaw, GA; Austin, TX; or Birmingham, AL 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting geotechnical field investigations;
• Monitoring heavy civil construction projects;
• Performing and reviewing engineering calculations;
• Earthquake engineering;
• 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, or environmental engineering. (required)
• Advanced degree in one of those fields. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Prior internship or work experience in engineering consulting. (preferred)
• Research experience in geotechnical engineering, geomechanics, numerical modeling, earthquake engineering, foundations, dams, levees, or related disciplines. (preferred)
• Experience with geotechnical and engineering software such as AutoCAD, Slope/W, and PLAXIS. (preferred)
• Occasional 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. (strongly preferred)

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