Geotechnical Engineer – Entry Level

Jobtailor; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a geotechnical engineer to plan and oversee on-site investigations, evaluate soil and rock conditions, and install instrumentation.

You will analyze data, prepare reports, and assist with project planning, coordinating with clients and field personnel, and developing client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, or civil engineering with a geotechnical emphasis.
• Willingness and ability to regularly travel.
• Current, valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Experience with geotechnical software programs such as Geostudio, LPile, APile, GINT, BoreDM, or FLAC.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience (helpful, not required).

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee on-site geotechnical investigations
• Evaluate soil and rock conditions
• Install and monitor geotechnical instrumentation
• Perform geotechnical analyses and modeling
• Prepare technical reports, project plans and specifications
• Collaborate with experienced geotechnical professionals to develop expertise, project management skills, and client relationships

Skills

Geotechnical Investigations

Soil & Rock Evaluation

Geotechnical Software

Technical Report Preparation

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in geotechnical/geological/civil engineering

Tools

Geostudio

LPile

APile

GINT

BoreDM

FLAC

Job description

• Plan and oversee on-site geotechnical investigations
• Evaluate soil and rock conditions
• Select and interpret laboratory test results
• Install and monitor geotechnical instrumentation
• Perform geotechnical analyses and modeling
• Support development of geotechnical engineering recommendations
• Provide on-site support for subsurface investigations, in-situ testing, instrumentation installation and monitoring, construction observation, surveying, materials testing, and facility inspections
• Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing geotechnical engineering projects
• Support project planning, progress tracking, scheduling, and communication with project managers, clients, contractors, and field personnel
• Analyze field and laboratory data
• Perform analyses and develop recommendations related to foundations, settlement, bearing capacity, slope stability, seepage, earth-retaining structures, embankments, dams, and other geotechnical infrastructure
• Prepare technical reports, project plans and specifications, and cost estimates
• Collaborate with experienced geotechnical professionals to develop technical expertise, project management skills, and client relationships

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, or civil engineering with a geotechnical emphasis
• Willingness and ability to regularly travel
• Current, valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future
• Ability to work in locations featuring rough terrain, limited accessibility, moving machinery, and industrial-facility conditions
• Ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to lift or move field-testing equipment
• Experience with geotechnical software programs, including Geostudio, LPile, APile, gINT or BoreDM, or FLAC (helpful, not required)
• 1-3 years of relevant experience (helpful, not required)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in geotechnical investigations, analyses, and recommendations, with a strong foundation in geological or civil engineering. Proficient in project management, technical reporting, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Geotechnical Investigations
• Soil And Rock Evaluation
• Geotechnical Software Programs
• Technical Report Preparation
• Project Management

Hard Skills

• Geotechnical Analyses
• Laboratory Test Interpretation
• Instrumentation Installation
• Field And Laboratory Data Analysis
• Foundation Design
• Slope Stability Analysis
• Seepage Analysis
• Embankment Design
• Dams Engineering
• Cost Estimation

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Project Coordination
• Client Relationship Management

Industry Keywords

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Subsurface Investigations
• In-Situ Testing
• Construction Observation
• Materials Testing
• Facility Inspections

Tools & Technologies

• Geostudio
• LPile
• APile
• GINT
• BoreDM
• FLAC