Geotechnical Engineer

Begell House Inc.; Elko, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Telemedicine

401k with employer match

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Dependent Care FSA

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Begell House Inc. in Elko, Nevada, is seeking geotechnical engineers at all levels. Relocation assistance is available for this role, with a strong preference for PE licensure at senior levels.

The position involves diverse projects nationwide, including mining and drilling for municipal and private clients, offering a path to career growth and partner mentorship. Ideal candidates will bring hands-on field experience (drilling, CPT use) and strong knowledge of soil mechanics, modeling, and

Qualifications

• All levels of Geotechnical Engineers should apply.
• PE licensure strongly preferred for senior roles.
• Experience with CPT and CPT data reduction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform field investigations including drilling methods and soil logging.
• Assist with soil testing, data reduction, and geotechnical analyses.
• Contribute to slope stability, settlement, and seepage assessments using modeling software.

Skills

Field investigation

Soil logging

CPT data analysis

Triaxial testing

Finite element modeling

Seismic evaluations

CAD basics

PE licensure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

Slope stability software

Job description

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

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.
• 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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