Geotechnical Engineer

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our collaborative team. The role focuses on planning and executing field investigations, monitoring earthwork, and preparing logs and reports for large-scale projects.

The position requires a Civil/Geotechnical engineering degree, 1+ years of experience, EIT/FE, and strong communication. A willingness to work in the field and travel to client sites is essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of work-related experience in geotechnical engineering.
• US citizenship is a client-mandated requirement for federal projects.
• EIT certification or FE exam registration is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical and multitasking abilities.
• Willingness to spend most work hours in the field.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for client meetings and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute field investigations, log borings and test pits, collect samples, and record data.
• Observe foundation and earthwork construction; ensure conformance with documents.
• Identify and implement solutions to field and laboratory problems.
• Prepare logs, field forms, logs, and chain-of-custody records.
• Conduct file reviews, site reconnaissance, and document searches.
• Communicate issues to supervisor and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Field investigations

Data analysis

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 40+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join its collaborative team in Charlotte, NC. This individual will serve a key function in providing the planning and execution of field investigations, monitoring foundation and earthwork construction, identifying and implementing field and lab work solutions, and preparing logs and reports. In this role, you will have the opportunity to analyze geotechnical engineering problems, and assist in preparation of geotechnical engineering reports on large-scale and high-profile projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations, including logging borings and test pits, collecting samples, performing field tests, and collecting and recording data;
• Observe foundation and earthwork construction activities; monitors conformance with the construction documents;
• Identify and implement solutions to both routine and complex field and/or laboratory problems;
• Prepare standard logs and field forms, including drilling and test pit logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs;
• Conduct file reviews, site reconnaissance, and document searches;
• Accurately document and communicate with supervisor on any problems encountered on project sites; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required; Master’s degree with Geotechnical specialty or desire to pursue is preferred;
• 1+ years of work-related experience;
• Minimum GPA of 3.0;
• Due to the nature of our federal government projects, US citizenship is a client mandated requirement;
• EIT Certification, or current registration for FE exam;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;
• Willingness to spend the majority of work hours in the field;
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment; and
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Benefits and Programs

• full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage;
• life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave;
• 401(k)/Roth with company match;
• paid time off including parental and military leave;
• employee referral and professional license bonuses;
• educational reimbursement.
• employee resource groups;
• flexible work schedules;
• extensive training;
• wellness programs;
• buddy and mentoring programs;
• and much more!

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