Geotechnical Field Engineer – Hands-on Fieldwork & Growth

Team UES; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Team UES in St. Louis is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer to join our geotechnical team.

You’ll work in the field and in the office, gaining hands‑on experience through subsurface investigations, boreholes, sampling, and testing, while collaborating with experienced engineers. Whether you’re a new graduate or early‑career professional, you’ll contribute to projects that shape infrastructure and energy systems, with opportunities to pursue EIT/PE licensure and advance in project engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of geotechnical experience or internships welcomed.
• EIT certification preferred or obtainable soon.
• Familiarity with geotechnical concepts, lab/field testing methods, and soil/rock behavior.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PLAXIS, GeoStudio, LPILE is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication for documenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Gain field and office exposure as a Geotechnical Staff Engineer.
• Assist with geotechnical investigations, soil/rock sampling, borehole logging, and field testing.
• Evaluate soil/rock conditions, review laboratory results, and help develop engineering recommendations.
• Assist with preparing geotechnical reports, figures, and project recommendations.
• Collaborate with project managers, geotechnical engineers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support foundation design considerations, site development, and project decisions.
• Build skills in geotechnical software, calculations, and testing procedures.
• Assist with project coordination, cost estimates, proposals, scheduling, and quality control.
• Follow safety procedures and ensure reliable deliverables.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Field investigations

Laboratory testing

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

LPILE

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Team UES in St. Louis is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer to join our geotechnical team.

You’ll work in the field and in the office, gaining hands‑on experience through subsurface investigations, boreholes, sampling, and testing, while collaborating with experienced engineers. Whether you’re a new graduate or early‑career professional, you’ll contribute to projects that shape infrastructure and energy systems, with opportunities to pursue EIT/PE licensure and advance in project engineering