Geotechnical Engineer (EIT/PE) – Field & Office Growth

Legacy Engineering, P.C.; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 Paid Holidays

15 days PTO

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vis

HSA and FSA plans

Employer paid Short Term, Long Term, L

AD&D Insurance

401k plan with up to 5% match

Continuing education and certificates

Sponsored company events

Job summary

Legacy Engineering is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with 3–6 years of experience to join our Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Testing team in Fredericksburg, VA. The position blends office analysis with hands-on fieldwork and supports investigations, analyses, and testing projects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing PE licensure or already licensed, with an EIT/FE/PE background and strong communication and writing skills. Travel may be required to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, or a combination of both.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Working knowledge of soil mechanics, subsurface investigations, and construction materials testing practices.
• Experience reviewing field and laboratory testing results and contributing to technical reports.
• Strong communication, organizational, and technical writing skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordinating subsurface investigations, including soil borings, test pits, and drilling operations.
• Evaluate subsurface conditions, soil classifications, laboratory results, and field investigation data.
• Perform geotechnical engineering calculations and analyses under the direction of a licensed Professional Engineer.
• Assist with preparing geotechnical engineering reports, including foundation, earthwork, pavement, and site development recommendations.
• Support field investigations, construction observations, and evaluations of soil and foundation conditions.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, field technicians, and laboratory personnel.

Skills

EIT certification

FE exam

PE license

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Technical writing

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Soil mechanics knowledge

Subsurface investigations

Construction materials testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

EIT/FE/PE certification preferred

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Legacy Engineering is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with 3–6 years of experience to join our Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Testing team in Fredericksburg, VA. The position blends office analysis with hands-on fieldwork and supports investigations, analyses, and testing projects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing PE licensure or already licensed, with an EIT/FE/PE background and strong communication and writing skills. Travel may be required to project sites as needed.