Geotechnical & CMT Graduate Engineer (EIT)

Atlas; Richland Hills (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship toward PE

Diverse project portfolio

Competitive salary

PE exam fees paid

Vehicle provided

Job summary

Atlas is seeking a motivated Graduate Engineer (EIT) to join our Geotechnical and Construction Materials Testing (CMT) team. This role offers hands-on experience in geotechnical investigations, lab testing, and QA/QC under the mentorship of senior staff, with path toward PE licensure.

You will support field exploration, testing, data analysis, and report preparation for highway, municipal, utilities, and commercial projects, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree
• 1–3 years geotechnical/CMT experience
• EIT certification or FE in progress
• Knowledge of ASTM/AASHTO/TxDOT testing standards
• Understanding of soil/rock classification
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; geotechnical software a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Valid driver’s license; travel 50–75%
• Ability to obtain missing cert within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of geotechnical field investigations, including soil borings, sampling, and in‑situ testing
• Perform materials testing and QA/QC for soils, concrete, asphalt, and aggregate on active construction projects
• Coordinate with drilling crews, technicians, and construction personnel to ensure project schedules and quality standards are met
• Log and classify soil and rock samples in accordance with ASTM/AASHTO standards
• Oversee typical geotechnical laboratory testing and conduct advanced Geotechnical laboratory testing
• Analyze field and lab data to support geotechnical engineering recommendations
• Assist in preparing geotechnical data and engineering reports, and construction observation reports under the direction of a licensed PE
• Support design tasks for foundation, retaining structures, earth work and pavement as directed
• Maintain accurate field documentation, daily reports, and testing records
• Assist in preparing geotechnical and CMT service proposals, including scope, fee, and schedule inputs
• Travel to project/job sites as needed, including some regional travel

Skills

Geotechnical testing

Field investigations

Technical reporting

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Tools

SiteManager

Metafield

Geotechnical software

Job description

Atlas is seeking a motivated Graduate Engineer (EIT) to join our Geotechnical and Construction Materials Testing (CMT) team. This role offers hands-on experience in geotechnical investigations, lab testing, and QA/QC under the mentorship of senior staff, with path toward PE licensure.

You will support field exploration, testing, data analysis, and report preparation for highway, municipal, utilities, and commercial projects, with occasional travel.