Geotechnical Engineer

Gtaeng; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Potential

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Peak Health Wellness Plan

Professional Development

Referral Bonuses

Employee Recognition Program

Team Events

Job summary

Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. You’ll work on field and lab testing, manage subsurface investigations, and perform bearing capacity and slope stability analyses for diverse projects.

You will write thorough geotechnical reports and assist with retaining wall and foundation design, collaborating with clients and project teams to deliver safe, effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus.
• EIT/FE certification strongly preferred; PE license is a plus.
• 5–10 years of relevant geotechnical and construction observation experience.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel; experience with AutoCAD is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Field and lab work related to earthwork, foundation, and construction materials testing.
• Managing subsurface investigations and analyzing logs, lab data, and site plans.
• Performing bearing capacity, settlement, earth pressures, slope stability, and pavement design calculations.
• Writing and preparing comprehensive geotechnical reports.
• Retaining wall and foundation design; project management and client engagement.

Skills

EIT/FE certification

PE license

Communication skills

Report writing

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) is actively seeking a driven and experiencedGeotechnical Engineerto join our team in the vibrantMyrtle Beach, South Carolina area. If you’re passionate about the ground beneath your feet and want to work on dynamic projects that shape the built environment, this is your chance to grow with a company that values expertise, collaboration, and professional development.

What You’ll Be Doing:

You'll play a key role in a variety of exciting geotechnical and construction-related projects, including:

• Field and lab work related to earthwork, foundation, and construction materials testing
• Managing subsurface investigations (borings, test pits), and analyzing logs, lab data, and site plans
• Performing engineering calculations such as bearing capacity, settlement, earth pressures, slope stability, and pavement section design
• Writing and preparing comprehensive geotechnical reports

• Retaining wall and foundation design
• Slope stability analysis and pavement design
• Project management and client engagement

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus
• EIT/FE certificationstrongly preferred;PE licenseis a plus
• 5–10 years of relevant geotechnical and construction observation experience
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience with AutoCAD or CADD is a bonus

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

We believe in taking care of our team—professionally, personally, and everything in between. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:

• Competitive Salarywith generousPaid Time OffandPaid Holidaysto support your work-life balance
• Annual Bonus Potential– your hard work deserves to be rewarded
• Comprehensive Health Coverage– including Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Peace of Mind– with Company-paidLife Insuranceand bothShort- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Invest in Your Future– through our401(k) with Company Match
• Education Assistance Program– helping you continue to grow and learn
• Employee Assistance Program– free access to short-term counseling, financial coaching, legal consultations, life coaching, and more
• Peak Health Wellness Plan– personalized nurse consultations, no-cost lab work, and ongoing wellness support
• Stay Connected & Inspired– withfree memberships to professional societies
• Professional Development– Seminars, Conventions, Lunch & Learns, Mentoring, and Software Training to help you reach your goals
• Referral Bonuses– bring great people on board and get rewarded
• Recognition That Matters– we celebrate achievements big and small with ourEmployee Recognition Program
• Team Spirit & Fun– enjoy company picnics, events, and a welcoming, supportive work environment