Geotechnical Engineer: Fieldwork, Analysis & Reports

Atlas; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Life and Disability insurance

Safety PPE reimbursement

Job summary

Atlas is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer to join our Indianapolis team. You will support geotechnical investigations, analyze data, and prepare technical reports for transportation and private/public projects.

The role combines field activities with design and reporting, collaborating with engineers to build safe infrastructure. You will guide project planning, contribute to cost estimates, and advance your professional license while working in a collaborative environment that values

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Ability to get Professional Engineering (P.E.) license within 2 years.
• 2+ years of civil engineering experience (Construction Management or Geotechnical Engineering preferred).
• Working knowledge of Geotechnical engineering principles, field methods, and construction practices.
• Ability to read plans, analyze data, and produce clear technical reports.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork, with a valid driver's license for fieldwork.
• Geotechnical background including soil and rock mechanics, pavement engineering, and groundwater hydrology.
• Experience in construction oversight for foundation and pavement construction and earthwork observation.
• Experience with Geotechnical engineering softwares.
• Familiarity with AASHTO standards, local building codes, guidelines, and deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small to medium-scale Geotechnical exploration projects

Responsibilities

• Plan and support field investigations, including drilling and soil sampling for transportation projects
• Review and interpret laboratory and field test data to inform engineering decisions
• Prepare clear, accurate Geotechnical reports (e.g., foundation investigations, soil summaries, site assessments)
• Perform site visits to evaluate site conditions, preliminary site reconnaissance, and data collection prior to field work coordination
• Support troubleshooting of Geotechnical issues during construction and provide practical solutions
• Contribute to project planning through cost estimates and ongoing technical support
• Perform Geotechnical analysis for foundations, earthworks, slope stability, seepage analyses, lateral earth pressure, and related analyses
• Develop recommendations for buildings and infrastructure projects (residential/commercial, bridges, highways, railways, airports, pipelines, levees/basins)
• Play an active role in professional associations

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Fieldwork

Report writing

Foundations design

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Atlas is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer to join our Indianapolis team. You will support geotechnical investigations, analyze data, and prepare technical reports for transportation and private/public projects.

The role combines field activities with design and reporting, collaborating with engineers to build safe infrastructure. You will guide project planning, contribute to cost estimates, and advance your professional license while working in a collaborative environment that values