Geotechnical Project Engineer: Field Lead & Design

YEH & ASSOCIATES; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid leave

Job summary

Yeh and Associates, Inc. in Colorado Springs is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Project Engineer to support a wide range of geotechnical projects across the United States.

The role involves coordinating field exploration, interpreting subsurface data, and preparing design documents. A PE license in Colorado or the ability to obtain one is required, with 4–6+ years of geotechnical experience and strong communication and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geologic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 4-6+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado or the ability to obtain one upon hire.
• Strong communication, analytical, and technical writing skills.
• Commitment to safety standards and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate field exploration programs with staff, project managers, and subcontractors.
• Assess job and site hazards and develop Health and Safety Plans.
• Interpret geologic and subsurface data to inform engineering designs, analyses, and recommendations.
• Perform geotechnical analyses and calculations, developing recommendations for foundations, slopes, and pavement design.
• Prepare technical reports, design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for review.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop engineering cost estimates, proposals, and project schedules.
• Lead geotechnical design efforts for structures like tieback anchors, soil nail walls, MSE walls, landslide/rockfall mitigation.
• Provide construction observation and engineering support during construction phases.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Technical writing

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geologic Engineering or Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

gINT

Slide

SLOPE/W

GeoStudio

Rocscience

LPILE

MathCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Yeh and Associates, Inc. in Colorado Springs is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Project Engineer to support a wide range of geotechnical projects across the United States.

The role involves coordinating field exploration, interpreting subsurface data, and preparing design documents. A PE license in Colorado or the ability to obtain one is required, with 4–6+ years of geotechnical experience and strong communication and writing skills.