Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer in our Houston, TX office. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations on a variety of marine and onshore projects for clients in the energy and industrial sectors involving site characterization; foundation design; geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring; numerical analysis of stability and deformation; and geohazard 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. 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/.

• Planning a variety of offshore and onshore geotechnical investigations;
• Conducting geotechnical investigations for both marine and onshore project sites;
• Developing and managing geotechnical laboratory testing programs;
• Presenting and interpreting in-situ and laboratory geotechnical tests;
• Managing geotechnical data;
• Performing and reviewing engineering calculations, including slope stability assessments, foundation designs, soil improvement designs, pipe-soil interaction analyses, and seismic evaluations;
• Preparing maps, tables, and figures;
• Developing construction documents; and
• Writing and reviewing engineering reports.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed. 

• Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering. (required)
• Advanced degree in geotechnical engineering. (preferred)

• Prior internship or work experience in engineering consulting. (preferred)
• Strong fundamentals in geotechnical engineering theory and practice. (required)
• Strong writing and communication skills. (required)
• Experience with geotechnical and engineering software such as AutoCAD, Slope/W, and PLAXIS. (preferred)
• Experience with programming language, such as Python, Java, MATLAB, and JavaScript. (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)

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