Entry Level Staff Civil, Geological or Geotechnical Engineer

Brierley Associates Corporation; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brierley Associates Corporation is seeking entry-level staff engineers in the geotechnical field. Ideal candidates will have earned a BS in geotechnical or civil engineering and are graduating by Dec 2026 or Jun 2027; MS is preferred.

The role emphasizes on-site exploration, design computations, and collaborative problem-solving with engineers and contractors. The position requires strong communication skills, the ability to multi-task under deadlines, and teamwork across office locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geotechnical, geotechnical, or civil engineering; MS preferred.
• Graduating by December 2026 or June 2027.
• Strong communication, organizational, verbal, and written skills; able to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparing design computations, calculations, and quantity estimates.
• Layout and detailing of engineering drawings.
• Report writing.
• Conducting and overseeing on-site geotechnical exploration and investigation programs (including logging of soil and rock samples).
• Construction site visits to monitor progress and other elements of contract documents.
• Assist in client communications.
• Assist in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, and plans.
• Problem-solving with other engineers and contractors.
• Providing technical assistance to other Brierley offices.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Education

BS in Geotechnical/Civil Eng.

MS preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Autodesk

Mathcad

GIS

Structural analysis software (RISA/STAAD/Robot)

Job description

Brierley Associates is seeking qualified candidates to join our team as entry-level staff engineer.

Candidates must have graduated or be graduating by December 2026 or June 2027 with a BS degree (MS preferred) in geotechnical, geotechnical, or civil engineering from an accredited university. Candidates must be highly motivated and have excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills. The ability to multi-task, work under strict deadlines, and collaborate is essential.

This is an entry-level position with 0-5 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing design computations, calculations, and quantity estimates
• Layout and detailing of engineering drawings
• Report writing
• Conducting and overseeing on-site geotechnical exploration and investigation programs (including the logging of soil and rock samples)
• Construction site visits to monitor progress and other elements of contract documents.
• Assist in client communications
• Assist in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, and plans
• Problem-solving with other engineers and contractors
• Providing technical assistance to other Brierley offices.

Experience with some or all of the following software is preferred but not required:

• AutoCAD – Civil3D
• Autodesk
• Mathcad
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Structural Analysis Software (RISA, STAAD, Robot, etc.)