Junior Geotechnical Engineer

BBA Consultants; Elko (NV); Híbrido; USD 67.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

BBA Consultants is seeking a Junior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in the United States. You will execute geotechnical tasks, provide analysis, design, construction support and site investigations to support project execution.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of geotechnical experience, strong communication skills, and will travel to project sites within the U.S. and potentially internationally; bilingual skills are a plus.

Formación

• B.Sc. or master’s degree in geotechnical, geological, mining or civil engineering with geotechnical focus
• EIT eligible or FE exam within one year of starting
• 1–3 years of geotechnical engineering experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsabilidades

• Technically manage and direct geotechnical site investigations, supervise investigation activities, conduct laboratory materials testing and prepare technical reports
• Review and supervise civil/geotechnical-related construction activities
• Conduct geotechnical analyses including slope stability, seepage and deformation analysis
• Work on rock mechanics applications including field mapping, rock mass characterization and reinforcement design
• Plan geotechnical instrumentation, supervise installations, and report results
• Collaborate with team members and clients; participate in proposals; travel to project sites within the U.S. and internationally

Descripción del empleo

Junior Geotechnical Engineer

Job available in these locations:

Elko, NV, United States Tucson, AZ, United States Phoenix, AZ, United States

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

As a junior geotechnical engineer, you’ll execute geotechnicalengineering tasks. You’ll provide analysis, design, construction support and geotechnicalsite investigation services, within the context of overall project executionobjectives.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Technically manage and direct geotechnical site investigations, supervise investigation activities, conduct laboratory materials testing and prepare technical reports
• Review and supervise civil/geotechnical-related construction activities
• Conduct geotechnical engineering analysis, including slope stability, seepage and deformation analysis
• Work on rock mechanics applications, including field mapping, geotechnical core logging, rock mass characterization, rock stability assessment, and reinforcement design
• Plan geotechnical instrumentation, supervise installations, and monitor and report results
• Play a role in multidisciplinary project teams, including ensuring deliverable technical quality
• Collaborate and participate in technical discussions with team members and clients
• Participate in proposal work
• Travel to project sites within the U.S. and potentially internationally

Do your qualities and values match ourcorporate culture?

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Results-driven
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Willingness to work together while having fun

Summary of certifications and jobrequirements

• B.Sc. or master’s degree in mining engineering, geological engineering, or civil engineering with a focus in geotechnical engineering
• Registered engineer in training (EIT) or eligible to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam within one year of starting
• 1 to 3 years of relevant professional geotechnical engineering experience
• Strong academic background and solid understanding of soil and rock mechanics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, technical writing experience and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites
• Asset: Bilingual in Spanish and/or French
• Asset: Familiarity with geotechnical design software: SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, Rocscience software suite, FLAC, and more

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

• Annual base salary from $67,000 to $95,000
• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment
• 401(k) r etirement plan
• Annual paid time off (PTO)
• Statutory holidays
• Premium for employee referrals

At BBA, you get many benefits

• A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no sense of hierarchy
• Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
• Committees involved in important causes: diversity, social commitment, and more
• A growing business with many opportunities
• An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness
• On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are in our DNA

About BBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies , and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.