Staff Geotechnical Engineer II: Field-Driven Projects

Haley & Aldrich; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Haley & Aldrich in Portland, OR seeks a Staff Geotechnical Engineer 2 to support field investigations and project work. The role involves independent field tasks, technical reporting, and collaboration with senior staff on diverse projects for regional clients.

Minimum requirements include a Master’s in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering and an Engineer in Training license, with the plan to pursue PE licensure within 3–4 years.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• Engineer in Training License; ability to obtain PE license in 3–4 years.
• Proficient technical writing, verbal communication, reasoning, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct soil, groundwater, and surface water investigations and assessments.
• Perform basic construction observation, QC documentation, and field testing tasks.
• Prepare detailed field and data-evaluation documentation.
• Apply training and use software to perform calculations and evaluations.
• Perform geotechnical evaluations and summarize information using AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Draft technical sections of project communications and reports.
• Assist with scopes of work and cost estimating for proposals on small- to mid-size tasks.
• Follow health and safety protocols and demonstrate safety behaviors.

Skills

Engineer in Training License

PE license in 3-4 years

Technical writing

Independent work

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Geotechnical software

AutoCAD/Civil 3D familiarity

Education

Master's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Haley & Aldrich in Portland, OR seeks a Staff Geotechnical Engineer 2 to support field investigations and project work. The role involves independent field tasks, technical reporting, and collaboration with senior staff on diverse projects for regional clients.

Minimum requirements include a Master’s in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering and an Engineer in Training license, with the plan to pursue PE licensure within 3–4 years.