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Early Career Geotechnical Engineer

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 Davis, Oakland, Walnut Creek, or Los Angeles, CA, Broomfield, CO, or Seattle, WA office. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real‑world situations on projects involving site characterization; 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.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting geotechnical field investigations.
• Monitoring heavy civil construction projects.
• Performing and reviewing engineering calculations.
• Earthquake engineering.
• Dam and levee evaluations, design, and permitting.
• Developing construction documents.
• 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.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil and/or environmental engineering. (required)
• Advanced degree the same. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 2 years of work experience in engineering consulting or equivalent combination of education and experience. (preferred)
• Prior internship or work experience in engineering consulting. (preferred)
• Experience with geotechnical and engineering software such as AutoCAD, Slope/W, and PLAXIS. (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)

• Minimum Salary: $64,485/year / Maximum Salary: $95,170/year (Broomfield, CO)
• Minimum Salary: $70,625/year / Maximum Salary: $104,230/year (Davis, Oakland, Walnut Creek, Los Angeles, CA)
• Minimum: $32.47/hour / Maximum: $37.48/hour or Minimum: $77,968.80/year / Maximum: $104,230/year (Seattle, WA)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees including 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, a minimum of 8 sick days, and a minimum of 11 vacation days per year, in line with state or federal requirements. Employees (and their families) are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), a variety of leaves of absence and other benefits to eligible employees.