Geotechnical Project Engineer – Field & Report Lead

Atlas; Medley (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Learning & Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Atlas is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Project Engineer to support geotechnical engineering and construction projects across South Florida. The ideal candidate will manage subsurface investigations, analysis, reports, and field services with minimal supervision.

The role requires strong project coordination, QA/QC, and effective communication with clients and field teams, including travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive geotechnical engineering and construction-phase experience.
• Experience managing geotechnical projects from proposal through completion.
• Experience with subsurface investigations, field operations, and geotechnical report preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical projects from proposal through completion, including planning, field execution, budgets, schedules, and deliverable quality.
• Plan and coordinate subsurface investigations, including SPT borings, test pits, rock core, laboratory testing, and groundwater evaluations.
• Prepare geotechnical engineering reports, calculations, and recommendations (foundation, earthwork observations and site development).
• Perform construction phase services, including site visits, field evaluations, foundation, pavement, and earthwork observations.
• Coordinate with field technicians, drilling subcontractors, contractors, and clients to ensure proper execution of field activities.
• Assist with proposal preparation, cost estimates, scope development, and client communications.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Subsurface investigations

Project management

Report preparation

Field coordination

QA/QC

Technical writing

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Atlas is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Project Engineer to support geotechnical engineering and construction projects across South Florida. The ideal candidate will manage subsurface investigations, analysis, reports, and field services with minimal supervision.

The role requires strong project coordination, QA/QC, and effective communication with clients and field teams, including travel to project sites as needed.