Geotechnical Engineer - EIT/PE Path, Growth & Benefits

Legacy Engineering, PC; 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

Vision Coverage

HSA and FSA plans

Employer paid Short Term, Long Term, 1

401k with up to 5% match

Continuing education and certs

Company events

Job summary

Legacy Engineering, PC in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with 3–6 years of experience to join our Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Testing team. The role favors an Engineer-in-Training or PE-licensed candidate who can grow professionally, perform investigations, analyses, and inspections, and develop increasing responsibilities across office and field settings.

Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years in geotechnical engineering or CMT.
• EIT/FE or PE license preferred.
• Knowledge of soil mechanics and field investigations.
• Experience reviewing field/lab testing and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication; travel as needed.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate subsurface investigations (borings, pits, drilling).
• Evaluate subsurface conditions and lab results.
• Perform geotechnical calculations under PE guidance.
• Prepare geotechnical reports with recommendations.
• Support field investigations and construction observations.
• Coordinate with project teams and manage documentation.
• Assist with scheduling, proposals, scopes, and cost estimates.
• Develop increasing responsibilities as skills grow.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

CMT testing

Field investigations

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

EIT/FE/PE preferred

Tools

Geotechnical software

Engineering calculations

ASTM standards knowledge

Job description

Legacy Engineering, PC in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with 3–6 years of experience to join our Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Testing team. The role favors an Engineer-in-Training or PE-licensed candidate who can grow professionally, perform investigations, analyses, and inspections, and develop increasing responsibilities across office and field settings.

Travel may be required.