Geotechnical Engineer: EIT to PE Path — Field & Office

Legacy Engineering; 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, \

Job summary

Legacy Engineering in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with 3–6 years of experience to join our Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Testing team. This role suits an Engineer-in-Training pursuing PE licensure or a licensed PE looking for growth.

You will support geotechnical investigations, analyses, field inspections, and materials testing while blending office work with hands-on field duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• EIT certification, FE exam, or PE license preferred.
• Working knowledge of soil mechanics and subsurface investigations.
• Experience reviewing field and laboratory testing 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 data.
• Perform geotechnical engineering calculations and analyses under a licensed PE.
• Assist with preparing geotechnical reports and recommendations.
• Support field investigations, construction observations, and material testing.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, technicians, and lab staff.
• Assist Principal Engineer with project scheduling, coordination, and deliverables.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Technical writing

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical software

Engineering calculations

Job description

Legacy Engineering in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with 3–6 years of experience to join our Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Testing team. This role suits an Engineer-in-Training pursuing PE licensure or a licensed PE looking for growth.

You will support geotechnical investigations, analyses, field inspections, and materials testing while blending office work with hands-on field duties.