Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Atlas; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Life and Disability insurance

Safety PPE reimbursement

Job summary

Atlas is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer to join our Indianapolis team. You will support geotechnical investigations, analyze data, and prepare technical reports for transportation and private/public projects.

The role combines field activities with design and reporting, collaborating with engineers to build safe infrastructure. You will guide project planning, contribute to cost estimates, and advance your professional license while working in a collaborative environment that values

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Ability to get Professional Engineering (P.E.) license within 2 years.
• 2+ years of civil engineering experience (Construction Management or Geotechnical Engineering preferred).
• Working knowledge of Geotechnical engineering principles, field methods, and construction practices.
• Ability to read plans, analyze data, and produce clear technical reports.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork, with a valid driver's license for fieldwork.
• Geotechnical background including soil and rock mechanics, pavement engineering, and groundwater hydrology.
• Experience in construction oversight for foundation and pavement construction and earthwork observation.
• Experience with Geotechnical engineering softwares.
• Familiarity with AASHTO standards, local building codes, guidelines, and deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small to medium-scale Geotechnical exploration projects

Responsibilities

• Plan and support field investigations, including drilling and soil sampling for transportation projects
• Review and interpret laboratory and field test data to inform engineering decisions
• Prepare clear, accurate Geotechnical reports (e.g., foundation investigations, soil summaries, site assessments)
• Perform site visits to evaluate site conditions, preliminary site reconnaissance, and data collection prior to field work coordination
• Support troubleshooting of Geotechnical issues during construction and provide practical solutions
• Contribute to project planning through cost estimates and ongoing technical support
• Perform Geotechnical analysis for foundations, earthworks, slope stability, seepage analyses, lateral earth pressure, and related analyses
• Develop recommendations for buildings and infrastructure projects (residential/commercial, bridges, highways, railways, airports, pipelines, levees/basins)
• Play an active role in professional associations

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Fieldwork

Report writing

Foundations design

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

About Atlas

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

About Atlas

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

We are seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer?to join our team in Indianapolis, IN. In this role, you’ll support Geotechnical investigations and engineering for transportation, public and private projects, helping to ensure safe and reliable infrastructure solutions. This is a hands‑on role that combines fieldwork, data analysis, engineering design and technical reporting per the industry compliance. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers while developing your own technical judgment and project experience. Effectively manage projects, resources, and staff while providing expert technical guidance in geotechnical engineering across diverse projects — in both public and private sectors — and ensure strict adherence to applicable guidelines.

Core Responsibilities

• Plan and support field investigations, including drilling and soil sampling for transportation projects
• Review and interpret laboratory and field test data to inform engineering decisions
• Prepare clear, accurate Geotechnical reports (e.g., foundation investigations, soil summaries, site assessments)
• Perform site visits to evaluate the site conditions, preliminary site reconnaissance, and collect necessary data prior to the field work coordination
• Support troubleshooting of Geotechnical issues during construction and provide practical solutions
• Contribute to project planning through cost estimates and ongoing technical support
• Perform Geotechnical analysis for shallow and deep foundations, earthworks recommendations, slope stability and seepage analyses, lateral earth pressure calculations, and other pertinent analyses in support of a wide range of projects in public and private sectors.
• Develop recommendations for buildings and infrastructure projects, including residential/commercial buildings, bridges, highways, railways, airports, pipelines, and levees/basins.
• Play an active role in professional associations.

You’ll thrive here if you have

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
• Ability to get Professional Engineering (P.E.) license through initial exam or through comity within 2 years.
• 2+ year of civil engineering experience (Construction Management or Geotechnical Engineering experience preferred)
• Working knowledge of Geotechnical engineering principles, field methods, and construction practices
• Ability to read plans, analyze data, and produce clear technical reports
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork, with a valid driver’s license for fieldwork
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team‑based working.
• Geotechnical background including fundamental knowledge of principles of Geotechnical engineering, soil and rock mechanics, pavement engineering, and groundwater hydrology.
• Experience in construction oversight for foundation and pavement construction and earthwork observation.
• Experience with Geotechnical engineering softwares.
• Familiarity with AASHTO standards, local building codes, guidelines, and deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small to medium-scale Geotechnical exploration projects

What You Can Expect From Us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee‑led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

• Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
• Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.
• Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
• Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About The Job

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Employment Type: Full-time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.