Geotechnical Engineer

Jobot; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Telemedicine

401k match

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Dependent Care FSA

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Jobot is seeking geotechnical engineers at all levels to join our growing Nevada practice, with relocation assistance to Northeast Nevada and long-term career opportunities. The role emphasizes field investigations (drilling methods, CPT), soil mechanics, and geotechnical modeling, with opportunities for CAD use and advanced analyses.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, HSA, 401k matching, life and disability coverage, wellness stipend, and a supportive path to growth

Qualifications

• Experience in field investigation, drilling methods (hollow-stem, sonic, mud-rotary), CPT data handling is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of soils testing, consolidation data reduction, and direct shear tests.

Responsibilities

• Field Investigation Experience: Skills in drilling methods and CPT data handling are beneficial.
• Soil Mechanics Experience: Knowledge of triaxial testing, direct shear, and consolidation data reduction.

Skills

Field investigation

Soil mechanics

Geotechnical modeling

Advanced geotechnical

Education

Professional Engineer licensure

Job description

The company is a growing geotechnical contractor with operations across the country. This role will be in beautiful northeastern Nevada and will provide relocation assistance.

Salary: $75,000 - $125,000 per year

A bit about us

This is a growing geotechnical and engineering consulting firm that focuses on various projects across the country, including mining and drilling projects for municipal and private clients! This role will require relocation (if not local currently) to Northeast Nevada. It's a beautiful place to live with plenty of outdoor activities and sporting opportunity, including a low cost of living. No state income tax in Nevada!

Why join us

• Track record of high level employee retention
• Relocation assistance
• Full benefit package
• Career growth opportunity as well as partner mentorship

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution of $1,250 (among the highest in industry)
• Telemedicine
• 401k (Conventional and Roth) with an employer match up to 4%
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Long Term Care
• Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• $500 Health and Wellness Stipend

Job Details

• All levels of Geotechnical Engineers should apply
• For more senior engineers PE licensure is strongly preferred
• Field Investigation Experience: Skills in drilling methods (hollow-stem, sonic, mud-rotary), test pits, and soil logging are beneficial; experience with cone penetrometer testing (CPT) and CPT data reduction is a plus.
• Soil Mechanics Experience: Deep knowledge of triaxial testing, direct shear tests, and consolidation data reduction. Familiarity with critical state soil mechanics is highly desirable.
• Geotechnical Modeling Experience: Proficiency in software related to slope stability, settlement, and seepage is a plus. Basic CAD skills are a benefit.
• Advanced Geotechnical Skills: Knowledge in areas such as liquefaction, seismic evaluations, and finite element modeling is advantageous.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.