Staff Engineer - Geotechnical

Intertek; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertek, Westminster, Colorado, is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer to join the Professional Services Industries (Intertek-PSI) team at our Westminster office. The role supports civil and commercial construction projects with soil testing, field logging, and geotechnical reporting.

You will perform field logging and soil laboratory tasks, prepare reports, review plans, attend client meetings, and coordinate with project teams while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Geotechnical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Ability to obtain EIT/FE certification within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of GeoStudio, APILE, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, SLIDE, Settle3, and MSEW.
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, and listening) and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret project plans.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% and work overtime as needed.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to lift 30–50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical field logging and soil laboratory tasks.
• Prepare geotechnical reports.
• Review project plans and specifications.
• Attend client site meetings.
• Coordinate with project teams and clients.
• Work on multiple projects concurrently.
• May perform on-site observations and sample collection.
• Occasionally work in field and laboratory environments.

Skills

Communication

Reading plans

Teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited civil/geotechnical engineering program

Tools

GeoStudio

APILE

LPILE

GROUP

SHAFT

SLIDE

Settle3

MSEW

Job description

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is actively seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team at our Westminster, Colorado Office.

Overview

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing, and inspection in civil and commercial construction, offering services in construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

Salary & Benefits

Base wage or salary range: $70,000 to $85,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation/sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement, and more.

What you’ll do:

• Perform a variety of geotechnical assignments including field logging and soil laboratory assignments.
• Perform geotechnical report writing.
• Review project plans and specifications prepared by others.
• Attend client site meetings.
• Communicate effectively with client and project teams.
• Work on multiple projects at a time.
• May perform on-site observations, sample collection, and specific tests.
• May work both in the field and laboratory regularly.
• Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited/ABET school is required.
• Recent Graduates will be considered
  • Ability to obtain EIT/FE certification within 6 months of hire is required.
• Knowledge and experience in engineering software (GeoStudio, APILE, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, SLIDE, Settle3, and MSEW) are preferred.
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, and listening) and solid interpersonal skills are required.
• The ability to read and understand work plans is required.
• Must be able to work off shift and overtime as needed.
• May travel up to 10% of time.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record required.
• Ability to lift, move, push, and pull 30 to 50 pounds occasionally. Additional requirements may be needed for specific sites/locations.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication (hearing) and to make discriminations in sound.
• Ability to kneel and squat occasionally.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold).
• Ability to climb occasionally.

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications

• 1+ years of geotechnical engineering or construction materials testing experience.
• EIT/FE certification.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please contact our HR Department.