Geotechnical Engineer Associate I — Field, Reports & Growth

Thompson Engineering; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Engineering seeks a motivated Geotechnical Engineer Associate I to join its Geotechnical Engineering team in Mobile, AL. This entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career engineers starting their professional journey.

You will work under licensed Professional Engineers and support investigations, analyses, reporting, and construction-phase services across the Southeast. The role emphasizes practical field work, collaboration with project managers and field staff,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe preferred.
• Basic knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, soil mechanics, and foundation systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with subsurface exploration programs, including coordination of drilling activities and field logging of soil and rock samples.
• Perform basic geotechnical engineering analyses under supervision, including bearing capacity, settlement, slope stability, and earthwork evaluations.
• Support preparation of geotechnical engineering reports, technical memoranda, and recommendations.
• Review laboratory and field test data and assist with interpretation of results.
• Participate in construction observation and materials testing activities as required.
• Assist with preparation of proposals, cost estimates, and project documentation.
• Follow established safety policies and quality control procedures.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, field staff, and clients.

Skills

MS Office

Geotechnical software

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Thompson Engineering seeks a motivated Geotechnical Engineer Associate I to join its Geotechnical Engineering team in Mobile, AL. This entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career engineers starting their professional journey.

You will work under licensed Professional Engineers and support investigations, analyses, reporting, and construction-phase services across the Southeast. The role emphasizes practical field work, collaboration with project managers and field staff,