Junior Geotechnical Engineer: Global Projects & Growth

Knight Piesold & Co; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Employee referral bonus

Transit benefit

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Knight Piésold is a specialized international consulting firm offering engineering and environmental services in Mining, Environment, Hydropower and Water Resources. We are seeking an geotechnical engineer to assist senior staff on varied projects globally.

You will participate in site investigations, data analyses, and design tasks, with opportunities to travel and grow professionally in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with geotechnical emphasis; MSc preferred.
• 0-4 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering fundamentals, drafting, geotechnical testing, and general civil engineering design and construction practices.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and drawings; attention to detail.
• English communication; Spanish skills desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Office, GEO-Slope, and GINT; FLAC familiarity; AutoCAD Civil 3D a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in geotechnical site investigations and analysis.
• Interpret and analyze geotechnical data for material characterization and design.
• Oversee construction and QA/QC of earthwork projects.
• Assist in preparation of proposals, bid documents, and cost estimates.
• Assist in civil layouts using computer-based modeling software.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with geotechnical emphasis

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

GEO-Slope

GINT

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Knight Piésold is a specialized international consulting firm offering engineering and environmental services in Mining, Environment, Hydropower and Water Resources. We are seeking an geotechnical engineer to assist senior staff on varied projects globally.

You will participate in site investigations, data analyses, and design tasks, with opportunities to travel and grow professionally in a collaborative team environment.