Geotechnical Engineer: Field Investigator & Growth

Hurt & Proffitt; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hurt & Proffitt seeks a geotechnical project engineer or project geologist with four to six years of relevant experience to support our geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing practice in our Lynchburg office. This position focuses on subsurface investigations, engineering evaluations, technical reporting, and construction‑phase services.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers, geologists, lab staff and field crews on commercial, institutional, industrial,

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; candidates eligible for PE within ~12 months considered.
• Experience planning subsurface investigations and coordinating field and laboratory testing.
• Ability to develop soil and rock parameters for engineering evaluation and prepare professional reports.
• Experience in foundations, settlement, earthwork, retaining walls, slopes, pavements, or ground-improvement systems.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license with >=3 years driving; ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate subsurface investigations with project managers.
• Lead field investigations and prepare boring logs.
• Coordinate laboratory testing for soil and rock samples.
• Perform geotechnical calculations for foundations, earthwork, and slopes.
• Develop geotechnical reports and practical recommendations.
• Support construction-phase services and field coordination.
• Review field and test reports for accuracy.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance to staff.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and drillers; communicate findings clearly.
• Assist with proposals, scopes of work, and project scheduling.

Skills

PE licensure

Subsurface investigations

Geotechnical field testing

Technical reporting

Project coordination

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LPILE

MFAD

SHAFT

APILE

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Bluebeam

Procore

Education

Bachelors in civil/geological engineering

Tools

gINT

LPILE

MFAD

SHAFT

APILE

Slide

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

Hurt & Proffitt seeks a geotechnical project engineer or project geologist with four to six years of relevant experience to support our geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing practice in our Lynchburg office. This position focuses on subsurface investigations, engineering evaluations, technical reporting, and construction‑phase services.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers, geologists, lab staff and field crews on commercial, institutional, industrial,