Geotechnical Project Engineer – ESOP Firm, Growth Path

Hurt & Proffitt; Amherst (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hurt & Proffitt in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a geotechnical project engineer or project geologist with 4–6 years of experience to support our geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing practice. The role emphasizes subsurface investigations, technical reporting, and field coordination.

You will work with engineers, geologists, lab staff, and field technicians on diverse projects, with a path toward project management as you demonstrate judgment, client relationships, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, geological engineering, geology or a closely related field.
• Four to six years of progressively responsible geotechnical engineering or engineering geology.
• Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist licensure; PE/PG candidates considered.
• Experience planning or performing subsurface investigations and coordinating field/lab testing.
• Ability to prepare organized, accurate geotechnical reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate subsurface investigations with project managers, including boring locations and field schedules.
• Lead field investigations, classify soil/rock cores, collect groundwater readings and logs.
• Coordinate and assign laboratory testing for soil and rock, and interpret results.
• Perform geotechnical calculations for foundations, earthwork, slopes, and pavement systems.
• Develop geotechnical reports and practical recommendations.
• Support construction-phase services and client communications.
• Review field/testing reports for accuracy and consistency with project requirements.

Skills

Geotechnical fieldwork

Project coordination

Technical reporting

Written communication

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geological engineering, geology

Four to six years of geotechnical engineering/engineering geology experience

Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist licensure

Tools

gINT

LPILE

MFAD

SHAFT

APILE

Slide

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

Hurt & Proffitt in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a geotechnical project engineer or project geologist with 4–6 years of experience to support our geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing practice. The role emphasizes subsurface investigations, technical reporting, and field coordination.

You will work with engineers, geologists, lab staff, and field technicians on diverse projects, with a path toward project management as you demonstrate judgment, client relationships, and