Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer

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

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. seeks an Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer to contribute to site characterization, foundation analysis, and geohazard work in Houston, TX, Indianapolis, IN, or Milwaukee, WI.

You will apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects, developing reports, and aiding in instrumentation and monitoring programs. Responsibilities include field investigations, engineering calculations, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with geotechnical focus required.
• Master's or PhD in geotechnical engineering preferred.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Prior internship or work experience in engineering consulting preferred.
• Strong writing and communication skills; ability to document analyses clearly.
• Willingness to perform field work and travel as needed; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical field investigations and data collection.
• Perform and review engineering calculations and analyses.
• Develop, install, and manage instrumentation and monitoring systems.
• Prepare construction documents and reports; contribute to project deliverables.
• Support monitoring of field and heavy civil construction projects.
• Coordinate travel to client sites and offices as required.

Skills

Geotechnical theory

Writing skills

Communication skills

Field work

Overnight travel

Driving license

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (geotechnical focus)

Master's or PhD in geotechnical engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

Tools

AutoCAD

SLIDE

PLAXIS

Python

Job description

Job Details

• Primary Location: US-TX-Houston
• Additional Location: US-IN-Indianapolis
• Additional Location: US-WI-Milwaukee
• Category: Early Career
• Position Type: Regular Full-Time
• Remote: No
• ID: 2026-5039

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, Indianapolis, IN or Milwaukee, WI 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)
• This position does not offer sponsorship.

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