Field Engineer

GeoStabilization International®; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,400 - 75,500; Full time

Job summary

GeoStabilization International (GSI) is seeking a Field Engineer to support geohazard mitigation projects across the Eastern U.S. in hands-on field work, site investigations, testing, and data collection.

This role requires frequent travel, collaboration with engineering teams, and a focus on safe, high-quality project execution, with opportunities to contribute to design updates and field solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geological Engineering (required).
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to develop technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical and engineering support as part of an integrated construction team.
• Collaborate with project management, operations, and engineering to implement design plans and field solutions.
• Identify and resolve technical or operational challenges in real time to maintain safety, quality and production goals.
• Document as-built conditions, material quantities, and construction progress to support reporting and project controls.
• Coordinate design updates and approvals with engineering staff, ensuring accurate field execution.
• Conduct testing of soil nails, micropiles, strand anchors, tie-back, and other anchors.
• Conduct geotechnical site investigations, including slope assessments and rope-access inspections in challenging terrain.
• Support soil and rockfall modeling, design implementation, and field testing for geohazard mitigation systems.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Effective written and verbal komunik

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geological Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

SLIDE

Job description

GeoStabilization International (GSI), Access Limited, and RoadGuard together form a leading infrastructure solutions platform dedicated to protecting people and strengthening critical infrastructure across North America and New Zealand. GSI is the premier geohazard mitigation firm specializing in emergency slope stabilization, landslide repair, grouting, and micropiles through innovative design-build delivery. Access Limited brings over a century of steep-slope expertise and operates North America’s largest fleet of spider excavators, delivering complex rockfall and geotechnical solutions in the most challenging environments. RoadGuard, founded in 2024, unites industry-leading roadway safety companies providing guardrail, bridge railing, highway signage, fencing, and specialty fabrication services. Across all our businesses, we are driven by innovation, extreme ownership, technical excellence, and a relentless commitment to measurable results that improve safety and infrastructure resilience.

At this time, GeoStabilization International does not offer employment visa sponsorship. To be considered for this role, candidates must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, now or in the future. We are unable to accept candidates on H-1B, OPT, CPT, TN, or other sponsored work authorization statuses.

Job Overview

The Field Engineer supports GeoStabilization International’s geohazard mitigation projects through hands‑on technical work in the field. This role involves site investigations, geotechnical testing, data collection, reporting, and daily coordination with construction and engineering teams. Field Engineers travel frequently to project sites, applying their technical knowledge and problem‑solving skills to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality project execution. This role requires extensive travel to active job sites across the Eastern U.S.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide on‑site technical and engineering support as part of an integrated construction team.
• Collaborate with project management, operations, and engineering to implement design plans and field solutions.
• Identify and resolve technical or operational challenges in real time to maintain safety, quality, and production goals.
• Document as‑built conditions, material quantities, and construction progress to support reporting and project controls.
• Coordinate design updates and approvals with engineering staff, ensuring accurate field execution.
• Conduct testing of soil nails, micropiles, strand anchors, tie‑back, and other types of anchors.
• Conduct geotechnical site investigations, including slope assessments and rope‑access inspections in challenging terrain.
• Support soil and rockfall modeling, design implementation, and field testing for geohazard mitigation systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geological Engineering.
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to develop and evaluate technical solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD; familiarity with slope stability software (e.g., SLIDE) a plus.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, proactive work style.
• Willingness to travel up to 70% to project sites.

US Pay Range for this Role

$60,400—$75,500 USD

Soil Nail Holdings and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.