Pipeline Civil Engineer: Field & Geotechnical Design

GeoEngineers, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

GeoEngineers, Inc. in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Staff Civil Engineer in pipelines to support trenchless pipeline and transportation projects.

You’ll spend significant time in the field to gain firsthand understanding of site conditions and construction practices, with about 50% travel regionally and nationally. The role emphasizes geotechnical analysis, field reporting, and collaboration with clients and engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Masters with geotechnical emphasis preferred.
• 1-year related experience preferred.
• Competency using software including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to utilize AutoCAD software preferred.
• Proven problem solving and professional-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• One year of driving experience in the United States. Consideration will be provided for international driving experience.
• Desire and willingness to travel 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute geotechnical subsurface exploration programs to develop an understanding of site soil conditions.
• Perform site reconnaissance to document existing conditions.
• Responsible for preparing field reports and performing geotechnical analyses such as slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement, shallow and deep foundation design, and seismic evaluation.
• Observe and document trenchless construction activities and compliance with specifications.
• Communicate effectively with GeoEngineers staff, clients, and contractors.
• Perform trenchless design calculations and analysis such as pipe stress and installation force analyses using in-house software.
• Assist GeoEngineers CAD designers with the development of design plans.
• Assist with writing technical reports and proposals.
• May also be responsible for providing support to our geotechnical teams at other locations as needed.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Field work readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree with geotechnical emphasis

Tools

AutoCAD

Geotechnical software (in-house)

Job description

GeoEngineers, Inc. in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Staff Civil Engineer in pipelines to support trenchless pipeline and transportation projects.

You’ll spend significant time in the field to gain firsthand understanding of site conditions and construction practices, with about 50% travel regionally and nationally. The role emphasizes geotechnical analysis, field reporting, and collaboration with clients and engineers.