Junior Geotechnical Engineer

Geotemps, Inc.; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus program

401(k)

Group insurance from day one

Paid time off

Job summary

Geopros is seeking a junior geotechnical engineer to join our team in the US. You will manage site investigations, supervise field activities, and perform laboratory testing while preparing technical reports.

The role requires 1–3 years of geotechnical experience, a geotechnical-focused degree, and EIT/FE eligibility. Domestic and international travel is expected, with opportunities for growth and mentorship.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or master’s in mining, geological, or civil with a geotechnical focus.
• Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) or eligible for FE within a year.
• 1–3 years of geotechnical experience.
• Strong soil and rock mechanics understanding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork ability.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.
• Spanish and/or French language skills are a plus.
• Familiar with SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, RocScience suite, FLAC. Fähigkeiten.

Responsibilities

• Technically manage and direct geotechnical site investigations and supervise activities.
• Review and supervise civil/geotechnical construction activities.
• Conduct geotechnical analyses including slope stability, seepage and deformation.
• Work on rock mechanics like field mapping, logging, stability assessment, and reinforcement design.
• Plan instrumentation, supervise installations, and monitor results.
• Participate in multidisciplinary project teams and ensure deliverable quality.
• Collaborate with team members and clients on technical discussions.
• Contribute to proposals and business development.
• Travel to project sites within the U.S. and potentially internationally.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

B.Sc. or M.S. in mining/geological/civil with geotechnical focus

Tools

SLOPE/W

SEEP/W

RocScience

FLAC

Job description

Geopros is actively seeking a junior geotechnical engineer.

Job Duties

• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or French would be a plus
• Familiarity with geotechnical design software: SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, Rocscience software suite, FLAC, and more would be preferred

Employee Benefits

• Competitive annual salary
• Annual bonus program
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment
• 401(k)
• Annual paid time off (PTO)
• Multiple options for career growth and mentorship
• And more...