Geotechnical Engineer, Mid-Level — Global Projects & Growth

Knight Piesold; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Roth 401(k)

Employer matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Flexible schedule

PTO

Professional development

Referral bonus

Transit benefit

Annual bonus

Job summary

Knight Piésold is seeking a geotechnical engineer to lead field programs, interpret laboratory data, and develop designs for earthwork, dams, and foundations. Responsibilities include technical reporting, client liaison, and mentoring staff.

The role offers travel across projects worldwide and a focus on safety and quality in execution. The ideal candidate has a geotechnical background with 4–10 years of experience, a PE in progress, and familiarity with GeoStudio, RocScience, and related

Qualifications

• BS in civil engineering with geotechnical emphasis.
• MS in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• 4–10 years of experience.
• P.E. license or on track to licensure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review geotechnical work planning, field investigations, testing and interpretation.
• Perform geotechnical analysis and design related to excavations, dams, foundations and impoundments.
• Develop client-facing letters/reports and provide technical reviews of studies.
• Mentor junior staff and lead project management tasks.
• Act as client liaison and contribute to business development.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Field investigations

Data interpretation

Report writing

Education

BS Civil Engineering (Geotech)

MS Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

GeoStudio

RocScience

gINT

FLAC

PLAXIS

Civil 3D

Job description

Knight Piésold is seeking a geotechnical engineer to lead field programs, interpret laboratory data, and develop designs for earthwork, dams, and foundations. Responsibilities include technical reporting, client liaison, and mentoring staff.

The role offers travel across projects worldwide and a focus on safety and quality in execution. The ideal candidate has a geotechnical background with 4–10 years of experience, a PE in progress, and familiarity with GeoStudio, RocScience, and related