Geotechnical Staff Engineer — Field & Office Role

UES; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UES is seeking an entry-level Staff Engineer to join our geotechnical team in Phoenix. You will support field and office activities, including site investigations, soil and rock data collection, laboratory coordination, and technical reporting, under supervision.

The ideal candidate has a solid geotechnical or civil engineering foundation and is eager to learn through hands-on fieldwork and mentorship. This is a great opportunity for an early-career professional to grow technical skills in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of geotechnical experience or internships.
• EIT certification preferred or able to obtain.
• Familiarity with field testing and lab coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assist geotechnical site investigations including drilling, sampling, and logging.
• Support analysis of field and lab data under supervision.
• Prepare technical reports and figures from findings.
• Collaborate with engineers and teams to support design development.
• Participate in QA/QC and ensure data integrity.
• Assist with project records and documentation.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Field investigations

Data analysis

Laboratory coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GeoStudio

Job description

UES is seeking an entry-level Staff Engineer to join our geotechnical team in Phoenix. You will support field and office activities, including site investigations, soil and rock data collection, laboratory coordination, and technical reporting, under supervision.

The ideal candidate has a solid geotechnical or civil engineering foundation and is eager to learn through hands-on fieldwork and mentorship. This is a great opportunity for an early-career professional to grow technical skills in a