Geotechnical Engineer (2027 Grad) — Field Impact & Growth

Geosyntec Consultants; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer - 2027 Graduate to begin around May 2027. The role focuses on applying academic knowledge to real-world geotechnical projects across site characterization, landfill design, earth retaining structures, and instrumentation.

You will participate in field investigations, monitoring of heavy civil projects, and numerical analyses while developing business skills for a consulting career within our global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil and/or environmental engineering or geology (required).
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, if applicable (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical field investigations.
• Monitor heavy civil construction projects.
• Install and monitor geotechnical instrumentation.
• Perform engineering calculations.
• Earthquake engineering considerations.
• Landfill design and permitting.
• Dam and levee evaluations.
• Develop construction documents and review engineering reports.

Skills

Geotechnical field work

Engineering calculations

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil and/or environmental engineering or geology

Advanced degree (preferred)

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Slope/W

PLAXIS

Job description

Geosyntec Consultants in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer - 2027 Graduate to begin around May 2027. The role focuses on applying academic knowledge to real-world geotechnical projects across site characterization, landfill design, earth retaining structures, and instrumentation.

You will participate in field investigations, monitoring of heavy civil projects, and numerical analyses while developing business skills for a consulting career within our global