Staff Civil/Geotechnical Engineer

GEI Consultants, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Staff Civil/Geotechnical Engineer, where you'll support innovative projects addressing critical issues like climate change and sustainable development. This entry-level role offers the chance to engage in fieldwork and engineering design, focusing on geotechnical and environmental tasks. You'll collaborate with a diverse team, gaining hands-on experience in site investigations, technical writing, and design software. Enjoy a culture that promotes growth, competitive rewards, and a commitment to sustainability. If you're eager to make a difference in engineering and consulting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid leave

Wellness programs

Educational assistance

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Profit sharing

401(k) and ownership opportunities

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with 0-3 years experience in civil/geotechnical engineering.
• Strong focus on technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support site investigations and assessments, including soil borings.
• Prepare engineering analyses, calculations, and technical memos.

Skills

Construction observation/management

Geotechnical design

Technical writing

Communication skills

Programming experience

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering

MS in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Geotechnical design software

Job description

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Your role at GEI

GEI’s Mid-Atlantic area offices (Washington DC, Rockville MD and Charlottesville VA) are seeking an entry-level Civil/Geotechnical Engineer. Under supervision, support field and engineering design efforts including geotechnical and environmental soil borings, well and instrumentation installation, sample collection, and construction oversight. Support design tasks such as foundations, ground improvement, instrumentation, and environmental work. Projects include private, public, maritime, with foundations, earth retention, and geotechnical instrumentation.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

Skills include construction observation/management, geotechnical and structural design, instrumentation, and technical specifications. Responsibilities:

1. Support site investigations and assessments, including soil borings, testing, environmental sampling, and subcontractor oversight.
2. Coordinate and interpret lab tests.
3. Prepare engineering analyses and calculations.
4. Draft technical memos, reports, and construction specs.
5. Observe and document field and construction activities.
6. Design and modify drawings using AutoCAD.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSc in Civil Engineering or related, with a geotechnical focus.
• 0-3 years experience in civil/geotechnical/environmental engineering and consulting.
• Experience with geotechnical design software, Civil 3D, GIS.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and perform field tasks in various conditions.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Construction observation/management experience.
• Programming experience.
• 40-hr OSHA/HAZWOPER training.

About GEI

We address pressing issues like climate change, sustainable development, and infrastructure. Our diverse team collaborates on complex challenges. With offices across North America, we provide engineering, science, and consulting services. Learn more about our locations and culture.

Our Culture & Benefits

As an employee-owned company, we promote growth, competitive rewards, well-being, flexible work, and a culture driven by our 4 Cs: Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, Community-Minded. Visit our career site for more info.

Rewards & Perks

• Competitive pay, performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health benefits, paid leave, and wellness programs.
• Educational assistance, professional development, and tuition reimbursement.
• Profit sharing, 401(k), and ownership opportunities.
• Inclusive culture focused on sustainability, safety, diversity, and community.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Includes sedentary to light activity, field work in various weather, lifting, bending, and other physical tasks as detailed.