Geotechnical Engineer I — Site Investigations & Analysis

BBA Consultants; Elko (NV); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BBA Consultants is seeking a Junior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in the United States. You will execute geotechnical tasks, provide analysis, design, construction support and site investigations to support project execution.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of geotechnical experience, strong communication skills, and will travel to project sites within the U.S. and potentially internationally; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or master’s degree in geotechnical, geological, mining or civil engineering with geotechnical focus
• EIT eligible or FE exam within one year of starting
• 1–3 years of geotechnical engineering experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Technically manage and direct geotechnical site investigations, supervise investigation activities, conduct laboratory materials testing and prepare technical reports
• Review and supervise civil/geotechnical-related construction activities
• Conduct geotechnical analyses including slope stability, seepage and deformation analysis
• Work on rock mechanics applications including field mapping, rock mass characterization and reinforcement design
• Plan geotechnical instrumentation, supervise installations, and report results
• Collaborate with team members and clients; participate in proposals; travel to project sites within the U.S. and internationally

Job description

BBA Consultants is seeking a Junior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in the United States. You will execute geotechnical tasks, provide analysis, design, construction support and site investigations to support project execution.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of geotechnical experience, strong communication skills, and will travel to project sites within the U.S. and potentially internationally; bilingual skills are a plus.