Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer

Early-Career Geotechnical EngineerDo you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer in our Atlanta, or Kennesaw, GA; Austin, TX; or Birmingham, AL office. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations on projects involving site characterization; landfill design and construction; earth retaining structures; deep and soft/weak foundations; dams and water containment structures; forensic investigations and litigation support; geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring; numerical analysis of stability and deformation; and geohazard / earthquake characterization / mitigation, 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.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesConducting geotechnical field investigations;Monitoring heavy civil construction projects;Performing and reviewing engineering calculations;Earthquake engineering;Landfill design and permitting;Dam and levee evaluations;Developing construction documents; andWriting and reviewing engineering reports.Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.Education and LicensureBachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineering. (required)Advanced degree in one of those fields. (preferred)Skills, Experience and QualificationsPrior internship or work experience in engineering consulting. (preferred)Research experience in geotechnical engineering, geomechanics, numerical modeling, earthquake engineering, foundations, dams, levees, or related disciplines. (preferred)Experience with geotechnical and engineering software such as AutoCAD, Slope/W, and PLAXIS. (preferred)Occasional 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. (strongly preferred)