Early-Career Field Geotechnical Engineer

at  Geosyntec Consultants Inc

Overview:
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Field Geotechnical Engineer in our Johnson City, TN office. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations on projects involving field work and support, site characterization; earth retaining structures; deep and soft/weak foundations; dams and water containment structures; forensic investigations and litigation support; geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring; and numerical analysis of stability and deformation while learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting geotechnical field investigations;
• Monitoring heavy civil construction projects;
• Performing and reviewing engineering calculations;
• Dam and levee evaluations;
• Developing construction documents; and
• Writing and reviewing engineering reports.
• Fieldwork: Up to 90%
• Overnight Travel: Up to 90%

Education and Licensure:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or geotechnical engineering, or geology. (required)
• Advanced degree the same. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of work experience in engineering consulting; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Experience with geotechnical and engineering software such as AutoCAD, Slope/W, and PLAXIS. (preferred)
• Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

• Conducting geotechnical field investigations;
• Monitoring heavy civil construction projects;
• Performing and reviewing engineering calculations;
• Dam and levee evaluations;
• Developing construction documents; and
• Writing and reviewing engineering reports.
• Fieldwork: Up to 90%
• Overnight Travel: Up to 90