Geotechnical Engineering Associate

Baton Rouge, LA, USA | Geotechnical Engineering | Full Time

Position Summary

Thompson Engineering is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Geotechnical Engineer Associate I to join our Geotechnical Engineering team in our New Orleans, LA office. This is an entry-level position designed for recent graduates or early-career engineers who are beginning their professional engineering careers. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of licensed Professional Engineers and will support geotechnical investigations, analysis, reporting, and construction-phase services on a variety of projects across the Southeast.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with subsurface exploration programs, including coordination of drilling activities and field logging of soil and rock samples

Perform basic geotechnical engineering analyses under supervision, including bearing capacity, settlement, slope stability, and earthwork evaluations

Support preparation of geotechnical engineering reports, technical memoranda, and recommendations

Review laboratory and field test data and assist with interpretation of results

Participate in construction observation and materials testing activities as required

Assist with preparation of proposals, cost estimates, and project documentation

Follow established safety policies and quality control procedures

Communicate effectively with project managers, field staff, and clients

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or the ability to obtain EIT within a reasonable timeframe preferred

Basic knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, soil mechanics, and foundation systems

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with geotechnical software is a plus

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Willingness to perform field work and occasional travel as required

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

Ability to work in outdoor and construction site environments

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform field-related tasks

Willingness to work flexible hours based on project needs