Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer

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 Columbia, Maryland 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; 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/.

• Geotechnical and environmental field investigations and site characterization;
• Performing geotechnical and geoenvironmental instrumentation monitoring, drilling, and contractor oversight;
• Performing and reviewing engineering calculations, such as slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, seismic, seepage, and stormwater modelling;
• Designing and constructing with geosynthetics;
• Landfill design and permitting;
• Earthquake engineering;
• Dam and levee evaluations;
• Developing construction documents, plans, and specifications; and
• Writing and reviewing engineering reports, memoranda, and proposals.

• Bachelor's degree in civil and/or environmental and/or geotechnical and/or geological engineering or geology. (required)
• Advanced degree in geotechnical engineering. (preferred)
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification. (preferred)

• Outstanding academic credentials and strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities. (required)
• Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
• Commitment to career development and growth. (required)
• Prior internship or work experience in engineering consulting. (preferred)
• Experience with geotechnical and engineering software such as AutoCAD, Surfer, HydroCAD, Slope/W, SLIDE, and/or PLAXIS. (preferred)
• Experience with scientific programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or Visual Basic) (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified California locations below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $64,485/year / Maximum Salary: $80,605/year (Columbia, MD)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

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