Geotechnical Engineer (EIT or PE)

CTL Engineering, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

ESOP

Job summary

CTL Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer (EIT or PE) to perform explorations and investigations for clients in north-central Kentucky and southern Indiana.

The role involves field work (30–40%), coordination with architects, engineers, and project teams, and delivering customized geotechnical studies and reports. The successful candidate will have ABET-accredited degree credentials and ABET expectations.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to read design drawings.
• Ability to meet schedules.
• Experience with common geotechnical software or able to utilize software with minimal training.
• Self-motivated, reliable, quality minded, and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical explorations, site characterizations, and risk evaluation on developments.
• Train and supervise lab technicians, manage equipment inventory, and prepare proposals.
• Work independently on broad projects with oversight from the Service Line Manager.
• Direct project activities including lab testing assignments and result reviews.
• Prepare geotechnical engineering reports and review soils lab results.
• Assist in planning and executing subsurface investigations and coordinating underground utilities clearance.
• Monitor and enforce quality control standards and specifications.

Skills

Communication

Reading drawings

Scheduling

Geotechnical software

Detail oriented

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

CTL Engineering is hiringa Geotechnical Engineer (EIT or PE)! CTL Engineering ( www.ctleng.com ) is an award winning, full service consulting engineering firm with (15) locations across OH, IN, WV, KY, NC, SC, and VA with a rich history over our (99) years in business. We provide civil/site design and land surveying, environmental, geotechnical , construction administration & inspection, accident reconstruction, roofing/building envelope, A/V system design, troubleshooting & installation, transportation design (bridge/roadway), and specialized testing services to the construction industry.

We are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer (EIT or PE) who will play a key role in performing geotechnical explorations and investigations for our clients. You’ll leverage your expertise and creative problem-solving skills while collaborating closely with institutions/municipal agencies, Architects, Engineers, Developers, and project teams to deliver customized geotechnical studies, reports, and solutions. From initial concept development to final execution, this role will guide projects through every stage of the land profile evaluation process, ensuring seamless integration and optimal results.

If you are passionate about staying ahead of industry trends, enjoy problem-solving, and have a creative approach to the geotechnical field, we want to hear from you!

This is more than a job posting … it's an invitation to bring your expertise to a company where innovation and passion converge seamlessly.

Highlights

• Interesting projects ranging from infrastructure, industrial, commercial, and “one-off”/unique engineering.
• Projects are located in north-central Kentucky/southern Indiana – generally within a 60-90 mile radius of the Shelbyville/east Louisville office.
  • This role will be at least 30-40% in the field, so some overnight travel (a couple of nights a month) is very normal/to be expected.
  • A company vehicle can be provided or reimbursement for personal vehicle use.
• This role will be based out of our Shelbyville (east Louisville) office.

Responsibilities

• Performing geotechnical explorations, site characterizations, and risk evaluation on developments.
• Training and supervision of lab technicians (based on experience), maintenance of quality reviews and certifications, management of equipment inventory and calibration, client marketing and proposal preparation.
• Ability to work independently on broad projects with oversight/supervision by the Service Line Manager.
• Providing direction on a project-to-project basis – i.e. preparing lab testing assignments, reviewing documents, and testing results for content and accuracy.
• Preparing geotechnical engineering reports.
• Reviewing soils laboratory test results.
• Assisting in planning and the execution of subsurface investigation programs - including the understanding of project design plans, locating test borings at project sites, coordinating underground utility clearance.
• Monitoring and enforcing quality control standards and specifications.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to read design drawings.
• Ability to meet schedules.
• Experience with common geotechnical software or be able to utilize software with minimal training.
• Self-motivated, reliable, quality minded, and detail oriented.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0-4+ years of experience in consulting engineering on various civil projects
  • New grads are encouraged to apply!
• EIT credentialing is a strong plus, but the ability to get EIT and PE is required (must have ABET accredited degree)

Education

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology is a plus, but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to travel, and be physically able to maneuver on open terrain. .

Benefits

• CTL Engineering offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, an award-winning ESOP ( Employee Stock Ownership Plan ), and a 401K plan.

CTL Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.