Geotechnical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Full benefits package

401k with employer match

Job summary

Jobot is seeking Geotechnical Engineers to join a growing firm with nationwide operations. The Northeast Nevada role requires relocation if not local, with relocation assistance offered. The package includes a strong benefits plan and potential for growth as the team advances in geotechnical consulting for mining and municipal projects.

Qualified candidates with PE licensure in the U.S. or those pursuing licensure are encouraged to apply; field, soil mechanics, and modeling experience are valued

Qualifications

• PE licensure preferred for senior levels.
• Experience in field investigations, drilling methods and soil logging is beneficial.
• Knowledge of triaxial testing, consolidation data and CPT data handling is desirable.
• Familiarity with slope stability, settlement and seepage modeling is a plus.

Skills

Field Investigation Experience

Soil Mechanics Experience

Geotechnical Modeling Experience

Advanced Geotechnical Skills

Education

PE licensure preferred

Tools

CAD

Job description

Job details

This 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

Responsibilities & qualifications

• 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. Additionally, 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.

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