Staff Geotechnical Engineer 2

Haley & Aldrich; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Staff Geotechnical Engineer to tackle significant challenges in the built and natural environments. This full-time role, based in Denver, CO, offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects focusing on soil mechanics and responsible resource development. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team, gaining immediate responsibilities and access to experienced geotechnical leaders. This is your chance to contribute to community resilience and professional growth while working in a supportive environment that values technical excellence and continuous learning.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Competitive Compensation Package

Solid Benefits Package

Qualifications

• M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent experience required.
• PE license preferred; strong analytical and design skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical analyses and report writing.
• Support construction implementation and client meetings.
• Conduct field investigations and provide design support.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Slope Stability Analysis

Microsoft Office Suite

Rocscience Software

AutoCAD Civil3D

Team Collaboration

Field Exploration

Education

M.S. Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Rocscience Suite

Job description

Are you looking to make the world a better place? At Haley & Aldrich, you’ll tackle clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments – and, in turn, build stronger communities. You’ll work with teams of passionate colleagues, driven by a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.

As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.

We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a Staff Geotechnical Engineer 2 who will bring your expertise and unique solutions to highly visible and challenging projects. Work will have a focus in the dynamic and ground-breaking practice supporting mining and responsible natural resources development with an emphasis on soil mechanics. Our mid-sized group allows entry-level candidates immediate heightened responsibilities, and an open-door policy encourages 1:1 access to some of the best and most experienced geotechnical leaders in the region. This is a full-time position located in our Denver, CO office or other Rocky Mountain and Southwest U.S locations.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will:

• Perform geotechnical engineering analyses.
• Perform geotechnical report writing.
• Apply practical geotechnical and civil engineering principles to design.
• Support geotechnical field investigation and characterization programs.
• Provide geotechnical support to construction implementation.
• Support client meetings, presentations and work scope development.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• M.S. Degree in Geotechnical Engineering; advanced or specialized training may be considered in lieu of M.S. Degree.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• PE license preferred or passing grades on both the Fundamentals and Principles of Practice of Engineering exams required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Team attitude and the ability to interact well with internal staff, and project teams that will include other consultants, contractors, and clients.
• Capability in slope stability analysis, including limit equilibrium, static liquefaction and seismic deformation.
• Experience with Rocscience suite of geotechnical software.
• Basic usage ability of AutoCAD Civil3D is a strong benefit.
• Experience on construction sites and field explorations preferred.
• Ability to travel to temporary assignments mainly across the western U.S., as necessary.
• This position can be located in Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ, Tucson, AZ, Elko, NV, Boise, ID, Missoula, MT.

About Haley & Aldrich

Haley & Aldrich is committed to solving our clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments. Our team of 1,000+ engineers and scientists across the United States draws inspiration from one mission: to work closely with clients as they navigate change to create safer, more robust places to live and work. Since our founding in 1957, organizations across the public and private sectors have relied on us for technical excellence and empathetic leadership that achieve results and secure a thriving tomorrow. Find us at haleyaldrich.com and LinkedIn.

Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package. Interested candidates should apply on our Careers page.

The salary range for this position in Denver, CO is $70,000 - $100,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to ensure we are competitive in the current market.