Geotechnical Engineer - Field Expert to Project Leader

Hurt-; Amherst (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Hurt & Proffitt in Lynchburg, VA seeks a geotechnical project engineer/parge geologist with 4–6 years of relevant experience to support investigations, evaluations, and reporting for diverse projects. The role emphasizes technical execution, field coordination, and progression toward project management as expertise grows.

You will work with engineers, geologists, lab staff, and field technicians on commercial and transportation projects, with opportunities for growth and increased leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, geological engineering, geology, or a closely related field.
• Four to six years of geotechnical engineering or engineering geology experience.
• PE or PG licensure; eligible for licensure within ~12 months.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate subsurface investigations with project managers, including boring locations and schedules.
• Lead field investigations; classify soil/rock samples; prepare boring logs.
• Coordinate laboratory testing and interpret results.
• Perform geotechnical calculations for foundations, slopes, and pavements.
• Develop geotechnical reports and provide field coordination support.

Skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

Project coordination

Outdoor work readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical fields

Tools

gINT

LPILE

MFAD

SHAFT

APILE

SLIDE

Job description

Hurt & Proffitt in Lynchburg, VA seeks a geotechnical project engineer/parge geologist with 4–6 years of relevant experience to support investigations, evaluations, and reporting for diverse projects. The role emphasizes technical execution, field coordination, and progression toward project management as expertise grows.

You will work with engineers, geologists, lab staff, and field technicians on commercial and transportation projects, with opportunities for growth and increased leadership