Geotechnical Engineer – Growth, Benefits & Impact

Gtaeng; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Potential

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Peak Health Wellness Plan

Professional Development

Referral Bonuses

Employee Recognition Program

Team Events

Job summary

Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. You’ll work on field and lab testing, manage subsurface investigations, and perform bearing capacity and slope stability analyses for diverse projects.

You will write thorough geotechnical reports and assist with retaining wall and foundation design, collaborating with clients and project teams to deliver safe, effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus.
• EIT/FE certification strongly preferred; PE license is a plus.
• 5–10 years of relevant geotechnical and construction observation experience.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel; experience with AutoCAD is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Field and lab work related to earthwork, foundation, and construction materials testing.
• Managing subsurface investigations and analyzing logs, lab data, and site plans.
• Performing bearing capacity, settlement, earth pressures, slope stability, and pavement design calculations.
• Writing and preparing comprehensive geotechnical reports.
• Retaining wall and foundation design; project management and client engagement.

Skills

EIT/FE certification

PE license

Communication skills

Report writing

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. You’ll work on field and lab testing, manage subsurface investigations, and perform bearing capacity and slope stability analyses for diverse projects.

You will write thorough geotechnical reports and assist with retaining wall and foundation design, collaborating with clients and project teams to deliver safe, effective solutions.