Entry-Level Geotechnical Field Engineer - Hands-On Growth

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home vehicle

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Company holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Job summary

NOVA Engineering & Environmental is seeking an Entry-Level Geotechnical Field Engineer to join our Kennesaw, Georgia office. This field-focused position offers hands-on experiences across subsurface investigations, soil classifications, field testing, and engineering reporting while working with Professional Engineers.

You will gain exposure to project coordination, client communication, and proposal development, with clear opportunities for growth as you advance in geotechnical consulting.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or similar degree is required.
• 0-3 years applicable experience (willing to accept entry-level applicants)
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT/EI) certification or ability to obtain within three months of employment.
• Interest in developing a career in geotechnical engineering and consulting.
• Ability and willingness to work primarily in a field environment while developing office-based engineering and technical writing experience.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to pass a background check and MVR report.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and help coordinate geotechnical field investigations for a variety of development and construction projects.
• Observe drilling operations and document subsurface conditions encountered during field investigations.
• Perform soil, rock, and geological classifications using samples obtained during drilling and exploration activities.
• Operate and maintain geotechnical field testing and investigation equipment.
• Prepare field documentation, boring logs, and other records associated with geotechnical investigations.
• Review field and laboratory data and assist with engineering calculations and geotechnical analyses under the direction of a Professional Engineer.
• Assist with developing geotechnical recommendations for project design and construction.
• Help prepare geotechnical engineering reports that summarize subsurface conditions, engineering analyses, findings, and recommendations.
• Assist project managers with developing project proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and cost estimates.
• Communicate and coordinate with clients, drillers, contractors, project managers, laboratory personnel, and other members of the project team.
• Gain exposure to both the technical and business sides of consulting engineering, from the initial proposal through field investigation and final engineering report.
• Follow established safety procedures, guidelines, and standards for all field and office activities.

Skills

Field investigations

Engineering calculations

Technical writing

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Geotechnical/geology background

Tools

Field testing equipment

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

NOVA Engineering & Environmental is seeking an Entry-Level Geotechnical Field Engineer to join our Kennesaw, Georgia office. This field-focused position offers hands-on experiences across subsurface investigations, soil classifications, field testing, and engineering reporting while working with Professional Engineers.

You will gain exposure to project coordination, client communication, and proposal development, with clear opportunities for growth as you advance in geotechnical consulting.