Geotech Engineer - In - Training

Freese and Nichols; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Freese and Nichols is seeking a motivated Engineer-in-Training for its Water Resource Dam and Levee Design group in Fort Worth, Texas. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geological Engineering and have some experience in the field.

Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing geotechnical data, assisting with designs, and building relationships with clients. This position requires strong data skills and a commitment to learning geotechnical methods.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience in a related field.
• EIT certification or ability to pass the FE exam within one year.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze geotechnical data.
• Assist with geotechnical designs and reports.
• Ensure familiarity with design criteria and methods.
• Perform project assignments as per guidelines.
• Interface with clients to develop relationships.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Data collection and analysis

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Geological Engineering

Job description

Freese and Nichols is currently searching for a highly motivated, well‑rounded Engineer‑in‑Training with an interest in the geotechnical field, to add to our Water Resource Dam and Levee Design group in Dallas or Fort Worth, Texas.

Primary Responsibilities

• The candidate will be responsible for collecting, adjusting, correlating data, and recognizing discrepancies in results.
• Assist with geotechnical designs and reports, including learning slope stability, seepage and settlement modeling.
• The ideal candidate will become familiar with accepted design criteria and geotechnical methods.
• Perform project assignments within the scope of work and guidelines defined by the Project Engineer and within the time and schedule allocations agreed upon by the Group Manager.
• Applicant must be willing to interface with internal and external clients and develop strong working relationships through project interaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Geological Engineering.
• 1+ years' experience in a related field.
• EIT certification or ability to pass the FE exam within one year of joining the team.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.