Geotechnical Project Engineer - Field-Focused, 30% Travel

GeoStabilization International®; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Mental health benefits

401(k) with match

Flexible PTO

Paid parental leave

Job summary

GeoStabilization International (GSI) is seeking a Project Engineer to lead geohazard mitigation projects from concept through close-out. You will work with senior engineers, PMs, and sales leaders to design economical, constructible solutions for slope stability and ground improvement across North America.

The role offers field credibility and client exposure, with hybrid in-office work in Westminster, CO for Colorado-based candidates and potential remote options elsewhere.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering required.
• 5+ years geotechnical or structural engineering experience.
• Minimum EIT required.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with slope stability and limit equilibrium software.
• Ability to travel up to ~30%.
• Comfortable working from field locations, truck-based setups, or home office as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop geotechnical and structural solutions for slope stability, rockfall mitigation, ground improvement, difficult-access shoring, and foundations.
• Perform advanced engineering analyses including slope stability modeling, rockfall simulation, mechanical stabilization design, and foundation analysis.
• Prepare clear, defensible calculation packages for peer review, permitting, and construction.
• Conduct site reconnaissance in steep, rugged terrain, including rope access and rappelling when required.
• Provide field engineering support, construction observation, QA/QC testing, quantity tracking, and as-built documentation.
• Translate design intent into practical execution, adjusting in real time as field conditions evolve.
• Critically review plans and specifications; develop take-offs, estimates, and constructability input.
• Support proposals and bids in coordination with Project Management and Business Development teams.
• Communicate directly with clients, earning trust through technical clarity and responsiveness.
• Partner across engineering, project management, operations, and sales to drive continuous improvement.
• Support internal research and development initiatives that advance GSI’s technical edge.
• Represent GSI at industry events, conferences, and technical presentations.

Skills

Word

Excel

AutoCAD

Slope stability software

Limit equilibrium software

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

M.S. in Civil Engineering

EIT

PE licensure

Tools

Rocscience

Job description

GeoStabilization International (GSI) is seeking a Project Engineer to lead geohazard mitigation projects from concept through close-out. You will work with senior engineers, PMs, and sales leaders to design economical, constructible solutions for slope stability and ground improvement across North America.

The role offers field credibility and client exposure, with hybrid in-office work in Westminster, CO for Colorado-based candidates and potential remote options elsewhere.