Early Career Geotechnical Engineer

Position 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 Ann Arbor or Detroit, MI 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.

Location: Ann Arbor or Detroit, MI

Schedule: Full-Time

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

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting 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;
• Writing and reviewing engineering reports;
• Driving personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in civil and/or environmental engineering.
• Regular field work and overnight travel.
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Advanced degree in civil and/or environmental engineering.
• At least 2 years of work experience in engineering consulting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior internship or work experience in engineering consulting.
• Experience with geotechnical and engineering software such as AutoCAD, Slope/W, and PLAXIS.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including well-being programs.