Staff Geotechnical Engineer/Geologist

Atlas; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Time Off & Family Support

Retirement

Insurance

Safety Program

Learning & Development

Belonging

Flexibility

Job summary

Atlas is seeking an early-career geotechnical engineer or geologist to join a team supporting energy infrastructure projects across the United States. You will contribute to geotechnical investigations, engineering analyses, and technical report preparation alongside experienced professionals.

The role offers exposure to large-scale projects, opportunities to develop technical writing and project coordination skills, and travel for field investigations, meetings, and site visits.

Qualifications

• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Willingness to travel routinely for field investigations, project meetings, and site visits.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire (engineering candidates).
• 0-3 years of relevant experience (internships and co-ops qualify).

Responsibilities

• Support geotechnical investigations, engineering analyses, and technical report preparation.
• Assist project managers with day-to-day project coordination, scheduling, and client communication.
• Participate in field exploration programs, data collection, and construction-phase services.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, laboratories, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Prepare engineering calculations, figures, and technical documentation.
• Help deliver complex projects safely, on time, and with a high standard of quality.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Geological Engineering

Geology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

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

Join a team supporting some of the most innovative and high-profile energy infrastructure projects in the nation. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex geotechnical investigations and engineering evaluations for advanced nuclear and energy-related facilities while working alongside industry-leading engineers, scientists, and project managers. The successful candidate will gain exposure to large-scale projects that help shape the future of reliable, clean energy infrastructure across the United States.
The ideal candidate is a motivated early-career engineer or geologist with strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills, along with a desire to learn from experienced technical professionals. Success in this role means becoming a trusted team member who delivers high-quality engineering documentation, supports project coordination and field activities, and helps keep multidisciplinary projects moving forward safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Core Responsibilities

Support geotechnical investigations, engineering analyses, and technical report preparation.

Assist project managers with day-to-day project coordination, scheduling, and client communication.

Participate in field exploration programs, data collection, and construction-phase services.

Coordinate with subcontractors, laboratories, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Prepare engineering calculations, figures, and technical documentation.

Help deliver complex projects safely, on time, and with a high standard of quality.

You’ll thrive here if you have

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or a related field.

0-3 years of relevant experience (internships and co-ops qualify).

EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire (engineering candidates).

Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.

Willingness to travel routinely for field investigations, project meetings, and site visits.

Valid driver’s license and ability to pass client-required background screenings, as needed.

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

• 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.

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