Geotechnical Pipeline Engineer - Travel-Heavy Field Role

Geo Engineers Inc; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare with travel benefits

401(k) with company match

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

GeoEngineers is hiring a Staff Civil Engineer in Baton Rouge, LA, to support pipeline projects and geotechnical investigations. The role combines fieldwork and design, with about 50% travel regionally and nationally.

A start date in 2027 is preferred, and candidates will develop toward leadership roles through our in-house training and project exposure. You will conduct subsurface exploration, document conditions, and perform analyses such as slope stability, bearing capacity, and seismic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Masters with geotechnical emphasis preferred.
• 1-year related experience preferred.
• Competency using software including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to utilize AutoCAD software preferred.
• Proven problem solving and professional‑level verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• One year of driving experience in the United States. Consideration will be provided for international driving experience.
• Desire and willingness to travel 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute geotechnical subsurface exploration programs to understand site soil conditions.
• Perform site reconnaissance to document existing conditions.
• Prepare field reports and perform geotechnical analyses such as slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement, shallow and deep foundation design, and seismic evaluation.
• Observe trenchless construction activities and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Communicate effectively with GeoEngineers staff, clients, and contractors.
• Perform trenchless design calculations and analyses such as pipe stress and installation force analyses using in-house software.
• Assist CAD designers with the development of design plans.
• Assist with writing technical reports and proposals.
• Provide support to geotechnical teams at other locations as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree with geotechnical emphasis (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

GeoEngineers is hiring a Staff Civil Engineer in Baton Rouge, LA, to support pipeline projects and geotechnical investigations. The role combines fieldwork and design, with about 50% travel regionally and nationally.

A start date in 2027 is preferred, and candidates will develop toward leadership roles through our in-house training and project exposure. You will conduct subsurface exploration, document conditions, and perform analyses such as slope stability, bearing capacity, and seismic