Assistant Geotechnical Engineer

About the Role

The Assistant Geotechnical Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams in creating world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments across various facilities, including power, process, corporate, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military. The role involves working with project teams throughout the design and construction process, adapting geotechnical plans based on budget constraints, design factors, or client needs. Field assignment time will be dependent upon project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with field reconnaissance and geological research to evaluate site-specific geologic and hydrogeologic conditions and risks.
• Assists with development of work scopes and subcontracts for subsurface investigations in support of geotechnical design and evaluation efforts.
• Assists with performance of research and compiles project-related data.
• Assists with compiling geotechnical data, boring logs, and subsurface profiles.
• Assists with field observation of site investigation activities.
• Assists in the geotechnical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assists in geotechnical hazard assessments, design of shallow and deep foundations, settlement analysis, slope stability analyses, and earthwork.
• Assists in the preparation and review of engineering design calculations, reports, specifications, construction documents, and other technical documents.
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used geotechnical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures.
• Assists with client presentations and contract administration.
• Performs geotechnical-related construction observation during the construction phase.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Basic geotechnical software skills preferred, including Ensoft LPILE, slope stability (GeoStudio or UTEXAS4), liquefaction analysis software, and excavation support and wall design software.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program. ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• A master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering (with Geotechnical Emphasis) from a recognized, accredited program strongly preferred. ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge in standard geotechnical engineering techniques, principles, and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.