Geotechnical Staff Engineer

KILO ENGINEERING LLC; Marine on St. Croix (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Hybrid work

Company laptop

Dual monitors

Company card for expenses

Job summary

KILO ENGINEERING LLC in Marine on Saint Croix, MN seeks a driven Geotechnical Staff Engineer to join our growing team. You will engage in field, lab, and office tasks, supporting project teams from setup to reporting.

We value engineering rigor, effective communication with clients, and a willingness to grow within a technical environment. Hybrid work options available with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
• EIT certification preferred or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• 0–3 years of experience in geotechnical engineering or related consulting.
• Familiarity with soil mechanics, foundation design, and subsurface investigation methods.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Complete new hire safety and skill training.
• Perform technician-level field and lab tasks without supervision.
• Perform entry-level engineering field, lab, and office tasks with limited supervision.
• Perform intermediate-level engineering field, lab, and office tasks with supervision.
• Project setup, including utility clearances, field plan preparation, scheduling, and client communications.
• Complete field explorations such as soil borings, testing, and bearing capacity testing.
• Oversee laboratory testing including soil classifications and moisture contents.
• Analyze geotechnical data for hazard evaluation and design values in reports.
• Communicate findings to clients and discuss development impacts.
• Network with engineers and potential clients to build relationships.
• Assist with proposal writing: scope, schedule, and cost estimates.
• Support senior engineers on more complex projects.
• Perform construction observation and materials testing per specs.

Skills

Geotechnical fieldwork

Report writing

Communication

EIT preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• Employee discounts


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• 401(k) matching


• Competitive salary


• Opportunity for advancement


• Parental leave


• Training & development


• Vision insurance

About the Role:

KILO ENGINEERING LLC is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Geotechnical Staff Engineer to join their team in Marine on Saint Croix, MN. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company and work on a variety of projects, grow your engineering skillset, and engage with project stakeholders.

Core Values:

• Do the Right Thing, even it hurts


• Always Technically Correct


• Curious to a Fault All employees are expected to uphold the company core values at all times. Those who struggle with the values are likely not good culture fits.

Responsibilities:

• Complete new hire safety and skill training


• Perform technician-level field and lab tasks without supervision


• Perform entry-level engineering field, lab, and office tasks with limited supervision


• Perform intermediate-level engineering field, lab, and office tasks with supervision


• Perform project setup, including utility clearances, field plan preparation, personnel scheduling, and client communications


• Complete field explorations as needed, including soil borings, compaction testing, infiltration testing, and bearing capacity testing


• Complete and assign laboratory testing, including soil classifications, proctors, moisture contents, plasticity, gradation, and resistivity


• Analyze collected geotechnical data for hazard evaluation, construction recommendations, and design values in geotechnical reports


• Communicate clearly with clients about the findings of geotechnical reports and the associated impact on their proposed developments


• Network with other engineers and potential clients to develop a professional network


• Proposal writing, including scope development, schedule evaluation, and cost estimation for basic projects with supervision


• Support senior engineers on intermediate and complex projects


• Perform construction observation and materials testing to ensure compliance with project specifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field


• 0–3 years of experience in geotechnical engineering or related consulting


• Valid U.S.-issued driver's license with acceptable driving record


• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred or ability to obtain within six months of hire


• Familiarity with soil mechanics, foundation design, and subsurface investigation methods


• Proficiency in geotechnical software and Microsoft Office Suite


• Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing and client interaction


• Ability to perform fieldwork in varying outdoor conditions and travel to project sites as needed


• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within a technical engineering environment

Benefits:

• Competitive salary


• Semi-annual reviews and compensation evaluation


• 401k with 5% company match


• Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance


• Company card for expenses when traveling or completing field work


• Option for personal car mileage or use of company trucks


• Hybrid work environment with options for work from home and work from office


• Company laptop, adjustable desk, and dual monitors for home office provided

About Us:

KILO ENGINEERING LLC is a geotechnical engineering and construction material testing firm based in Marine on Saint Croix, MN. Kilo completes soil testing and engineering services for a variety of project types across the Minneapolis metro area, outstate Minnesota, and holds engineering licenses in 22 states for regional and national clients. Kilo is known for our deep technical expertise, commitment to quality, and willingness to find constructable solutions for all project types. Kilo Engineering is a certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE), licensed environmental well driller, and has a certified soils testing laboratory. Kilo has a commitment to mentoring and staff development to maximize the potential of all our of team members.

Flexible work from home options available.