Geotechnical Engineer (Early-Career) - Remote Role

Geosyntec Consultants; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants in Charlotte, NC seeks an Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer to apply academic knowledge to real-world site characterization and earthworks projects. The role involves field investigations, calculations, and reporting for dams, landfills, and geohazards.

You will work on deep foundations, soil-structure interaction, and instrumentation while advancing toward professional licensure and engineering leadership. This is a full-time opportunity with a strong mentorship culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or engineering geology (required).
• Master's or Ph.D. in civil/geotechnical engineering or engineering geology (strongly preferred).
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• On path to P.E. licensure in North Carolina within 3 years.
• Regular field work and overnight travel (required).

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical field investigations.
• Monitor heavy civil construction projects.
• Perform and review engineering calculations.
• Earthquake engineering.
• Landfill design and permitting.
• Dam and levee evaluations.
• Develop project-specific documents; and
• Write and review engineering reports.
• Drive personal/ rental vehicles to project sites as needed.

Skills

Geotechnical field work

Earthquake engineering

Regular field work

Report writing

Project documentation

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or engineering geology

Master's or Ph.D. in civil/geotechnical engineering or engineering geology

Engineer-In-Training (EIT)

P.E. licensure in North Carolina within 3 years

Tools

AutoCAD

Slope/W

GeoStudio

PLAXIS

Job description

Geosyntec Consultants in Charlotte, NC seeks an Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer to apply academic knowledge to real-world site characterization and earthworks projects. The role involves field investigations, calculations, and reporting for dams, landfills, and geohazards.

You will work on deep foundations, soil-structure interaction, and instrumentation while advancing toward professional licensure and engineering leadership. This is a full-time opportunity with a strong mentorship culture.