Staff Engineer Geotechnical

Nobis Group.; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and floating holidays

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision)

Paid volunteer time

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Kickstart your career with Nobis Group as a Geotechnical Staff Engineer in Lowell, Massachusetts. You will engage in hands-on experience, contributing to diverse infrastructure projects while building a technical foundation.

This role offers hybrid flexibility, generous PTO, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits. You will perform essential fieldwork, data analysis, and site inspections, ensuring compliance with engineering plans.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 0-3 years of experience. Join a supportive team that prioritizes professional growth and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil or geological engineering with a geotechnical focus.
• Zero to three years of experience in related fields or training.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples in the field and operate necessary equipment.
• Conduct thorough analysis and interpretation of data and reports.
• Prepare and review technical reports and specifications.
• Monitor and assess construction sites for compliance.
• Travel extensively based on project requirements.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Field sampling techniques

Data analysis

Soil classification

Education

Bachelor of Science in civil engineering or geological engineering

Tools

Excel

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)

Job description

Kickstart your career with Nobis Group as a Geotechnical Staff Engineer, where hands-on experience meets meaningful impact. As part of a 100% employee-owned firm, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals on diverse infrastructure projects—gaining real-world exposure in the field and office while building a strong technical foundation. From subsurface investigations to engineering analysis and design, you’ll play an active role in projects that shape communities, all within a supportive, mentorship-driven environment designed to help you grow.

Why Nobis Stands Out As An Employe-of-Choice

• You’re not just an employee—you’re an owner
• Hybrid flexibility + generous PTO and floating holidays
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, FSA/HRA, 401k, parental leave)
• Paid volunteer time and community-focused work
• Real career growth through mentorship and leadership pathways
• A supportive environment where your ideas matter
• A multiple-year winner of New Hampshire’s Best Places to Work, earning a distinguished place in the Hall of Fame.

What You’ll Do

• Collect samples individually or as part of a field team; operate, calibrate, and maintain necessary field equipment and instruments
• Perform routine personnel and instrument decontamination; collect or oversee samples during drilling or for sampling; prepare package samples for shipping to an analytical laboratory; and ship samples to laboratory for analysis
• Complete accurate analysis and interpretation of reports; maps; drawings; specifications; local, state, and federal environmental and construction regulations; test results; and other data necessary for assigned task or project
• Review, evaluate, and or create accurate reports, maps, drawings, plans, specifications, and tables; understand Excel and geographic information systems (GIS), and computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) operations as well as the relationships between the raw data collected and that of the finished work product
• Identify and classify soils using appropriate standards for geologic or engineering assessment. Observe and/or inspect projects sites prior to, during, or after construction to monitor and/or assess construction progress and ensure conformance with engineering plans, specifications, regulations, and accepted construction and safety standards, and prepare written construction inspection and observation summaries
• Assist project team to prepare, review, and modify technical reports, plans, specifications, and detailed engineering calculations
• Extensive field site travel and other field operational needs. Travel is highly dependent on project work requirements and can be extensive at times
• Assume other responsibilities and perform other related duties as needed

What You’ll Need

• A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering (civil, geological) with a strong concentration in geotechnical engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
• Zero to three years experience is required of related experience and/or training
• Valid driver's license is required

In addition to the position requirements stated above, preferred skills/experience include:

• Willingness to learn, grow, and develop your professional skills
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour certification is beneficial to the position
• Engineer In Training (EIT) designation is preferred, or your desire to pursue

As part of your career advancement, you’ll have access to professional development, mentors, and programs designed to help you grow.

Nobis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.