Geotechnical Engineer I — Field & Lab Focus

Socket.dev; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Langan is seeking an Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer to join its collaborative team in [OFFICE LOCATION]. This individual will plan and execute field investigations, monitor foundation and earthwork construction, and assist in preparing logs, reports, and geotechnical documents for large-scale projects.

You will analyze geotechnical problems and contribute to reports while gaining hands-on field experience and working with a supportive team on diverse projects nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required; Master's degree with Geotechnical specialty preferred.
• 0-2 years of work-related experience.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• EIT Certification or current registration for FE exam preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to spend the majority of work hours in the field.
• U.S. citizenship is a client mandated requirement of this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations, including logging borings and test pits, collecting samples, performing field tests, and collecting and recording data.
• Observe foundation and earthwork construction activities; monitors conformance with the construction documents.
• Identify and implement solutions to both routine and complex field and/or laboratory problems.
• Prepare standard logs and field forms, including drilling and test pit logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs.
• Conduct file reviews, site reconnaissance, and document searches.
• Accurately document and communicate with supervisor on any problems encountered on project sites; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Job description

Langan is seeking an Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer to join its collaborative team in [OFFICE LOCATION]. This individual will plan and execute field investigations, monitor foundation and earthwork construction, and assist in preparing logs, reports, and geotechnical documents for large-scale projects.

You will analyze geotechnical problems and contribute to reports while gaining hands-on field experience and working with a supportive team on diverse projects nationwide.