Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer

3 days ago


Vestavia Hills, AL, United States Geosyntec Consultants Full time


Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer

Primary Location

US-GA-Kennesaw

ID

2025-4141

Category

Early Career

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Remote

No

Additional Location

US-GA-Atlanta

Additional Location

US-TX-Austin

Additional Location

US-AL-Vestavia

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 Geotechnical Engineer in our Atlanta, GA, Kennesaw, GA, Austin, TX, or Birmingham, AL offices. 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.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conducting geotechnical field investigations;
  • Evaluating laboratory testing results;
  • Monitoring heavy civil construction projects;
  • Performing and reviewing engineering calculations;
  • Earthquake engineering;
  • Landfill design and permitting;
  • Dam and levee evaluations;
  • Developing construction documents; and
  • Writing and reviewing engineering reports.
  • Fieldwork: Up to 35%
  • Overnight Travel: Up to 35%
  • Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
Education and Licensure
  • Bachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical or environmental engineering or geology. (required)
  • Advanced degree in one of those fields. (preferred)
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
  • At least 2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education, research positions, and experience. (Preferred)
  • Prior internship or work experience in engineering consulting. (preferred)
  • Experience with numerical modeling such as PLAXIS, FLAC, or MPM (required)
  • Experience with geotechnical and engineering software such as AutoCAD and Slope/W (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)

#LI-AO1

#LI-Hybrid
#LI-Onsite



  • Vestavia Hills, AL, United States Geosyntec Consultants Full time

    Dams & Hydraulic Structures Practice Leader - SoutheastPrimary Location US-GA-KennesawID 2025-3563Category Dams & LeveesPosition Type Regular Full-TimeRemote NoAdditional Location US-GA-AtlantaAdditional Location US-AL-VestaviaAdditional Location US-AL-DaphneAdditional Location US-TN-ChattanoogaOverviewDo you want to build an impactful career to...


  • Vestavia Hills, AL, United States Geosyntec Consultants Full time

    Dams & Hydraulic Structures Practice Leader - SoutheastPrimary Location US-GA-KennesawID 2026-4159Category Dams & LeveesPosition Type Regular Full-TimeRemote NoAdditional Location US-GA-AtlantaAdditional Location US-AL-VestaviaAdditional Location US-AL-DaphneAdditional Location US-TN-ChattanoogaAdditional Location US-TX-DallasAdditional Location ...


  • Vestavia Hills, AL, United States Atlas Full time

    Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It's no accident that Atlas creates a better...


  • Vestavia Hills, AL, United States TRC Companies Full time

    About Us Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer. TRC has consistently set the standard for clients needing more than just engineering services by blending scientific expertise with cutting-edge technology to create innovative, enduring solutions. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for...


  • Vestavia Hills, AL, United States TRC Companies Full time

    About Us Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer. TRC has consistently set the standard for clients needing more than just engineering services by blending scientific expertise with cutting-edge technology to create innovative, enduring solutions. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for...


  • Vestavia Hills, AL, United States Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC Full time

    About Us QISG leverages Quanta's comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency,...


  • Vestavia Hills, AL, United States Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC Full time

    About Us QISG leverages Quanta's comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency,...


  • Vestavia Hills, AL, United States Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC Full time

    About Us QISG leverages Quanta's comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency,...


  • Vestavia Hills, AL, United States Atlas Full time

    Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It's no accident that Atlas creates a better...

  • Structural Engineer

    5 days ago


    Vestavia Hills, AL, United States Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC Full time

    About Us QISG leverages Quanta's comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency,...