Mid-Career Geotechnical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants is seeking a Mid-Career Geotechnical Engineer for our Atlanta, Kennesaw, GA office with options for other locations. You will apply geotechnical engineering skills to landfills, mines, and brownfields projects while developing toward project management and client-facing roles.

The role involves reporting, design calculations, instrumentation, and fieldwork, with opportunities for business development and mentoring in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering (required).
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Professional licensure (PE/P.G.) preferred.
• EIT certification within 2 years of hire preferred.
• At least 5 years of related experience (required).
• Experience with modeling/design tools such as AUTOCAD, Slope/W, PLAXIS, FLAC, and GIS (preferred).
• Occasional fieldwork and overnight travel (required).
• Excellent writing and communication skills (required).
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Civil design, landfill design, and site layout.
• Geotechnical analyses (slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, seismic, seepage).
• Geotechnical and environmental site characterization.
• Instrumentation monitoring systems development and management.
• Proposal prep support and small project/task management.
• Engineering report preparation, calculations, drawings, specs, permits.
• Fieldwork associated with design and construction services.
• May take on task-level/project management, business development, mentoring tasks.
• Drive to client or project sites as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Fieldwork

Team mentoring

Business development

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering

Advanced degree

Professional licensure (PE/P.G.)

EIT certification

Tools

AUTOCAD

Slope/W

PLAXIS

FLAC

GIS

Job description

Job Details

Location: US-GA-Kennesaw (primary). Additional location: US-GA-Atlanta. Remote: No. Category: Geotechnical. Position Type: Regular Full-Time.

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Mid-Career Geotechnical Engineer to join our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice in our Atlanta, or Kennesaw, GA; Austin, TX; or Birmingham, AL office. The position will apply engineering skills to projects involving landfills, mines, brownfields redevelopment, and other water and waste containment systems while further developing the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. The successful candidate will support geotechnical analyses, calculations, technical reporting, and project execution, helping to expand the team's technical capacity while developing toward project management and client-facing responsibilities.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Civil design, landfill design, and site layout.
• Geotechnical engineering analyses such as slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, seismic, and seepage.
• Geotechnical and environmental site characterization.
• Development and management of instrumentation monitoring systems.
• Small project/task management and proposal preparation support.
• Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications.
• Fieldwork associated with design and construction services.
• Based on your current level of experience, you may be asked to take on task-level or project management responsibilities, along with business development, and staff mentoring tasks.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering. (required)
• Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E., P.G.). (preferred)
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain EIT certification within 2 years of hire. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Experience with modeling/design tools such as AUTOCAD, Slope/W, PLAXIS, FLAC, and GIS. (preferred)
• Occasional fieldwork and overnight travel. (required).
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (strongly preferred)

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