Geotechnical Project Engineer

EVS, Inc.

Geotechnical Project Engineer managing projects from investigation to construction for renewable energy and infrastructure at EVS. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams while ensuring quality and budget adherence.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Minnesota, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in geotechnical engineering project management, including foundation design, soil mechanics, and technical report preparation. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and managing client relationships within the renewable energy sector.

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Geotechnical Engineering Project ManagementFoundation DesignTechnical Report PreparationSoil MechanicsRenewable Energy Project Experience

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Hard Skills

Geotechnical EngineeringFoundation EngineeringEarthwork DesignLiquefaction AnalysisSeismic Site ClassificationDriven Pile DesignEngineering CalculationsProject SchedulingBudget ManagementSubsurface Investigations

Soft Skills

Technical WritingAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteGeotechnical Engineering Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Geotechnical EngineeringRenewable EnergyUtility ProjectsTransportation ProjectsInfrastructure Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage multiple geotechnical engineering projects from proposal through completion, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and work plans while coordinating field investigations, drilling subcontractors, laboratory testing, and internal project teams.
Plan and oversee subsurface investigations, reviewing boring logs, laboratory testing results, geophysical data, and site conditions to develop engineering recommendations.
Perform geotechnical engineering analyses including shallow and deep foundation design, driven pile axial and lateral capacity, settlement analyses, liquefaction evaluations, seismic site classification, groundwater assessments, and earthwork recommendations.
Develop geotechnical design recommendations for renewable energy projects including utility-scale solar facilities, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, transmission structures, access roads, inverter pads, and tracker foundations.
Prepare and review Geotechnical Engineering Reports, Geotechnical Data Reports, foundation recommendations, design memoranda, and earthwork specifications.
Provide construction support by responding to RFIs, evaluating unexpected subsurface conditions, reviewing pile installation issues and load testing results, and collaborating with contractors to resolve field challenges.
Communicate project status, technical findings, and recommendations with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Participate in client meetings, proposal preparation, and business development efforts while building long-term relationships with renewable energy developers, EPC contractors, and project stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with civil, structural, electrical, and survey teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
3+ years of geotechnical engineering experience with increasing responsibility in project execution and technical analysis.
Experience managing multiple engineering projects simultaneously.
Strong understanding of soil mechanics, foundation engineering, earthwork design, and geotechnical engineering principles.
Experience preparing technical reports, engineering calculations, and design recommendations.
Experience with renewable energy, utility, transportation, commercial, or infrastructure projects is preferred.
Knowledge of driven pile design, seismic site classification, liquefaction analysis, and foundation engineering is preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within one year preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and common geotechnical engineering software.
Strong technical writing, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and with clients.
Ability to travel to project sites as needed and work outdoors during field investigations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance (Medical through United Healthcare/UMR)
Dental and Vision Insurance
STD (Short-Term Disability) and LTD (Long-Term Disability) Insurance
Life Insurance
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Paid Time Off
401k Match
Choice Benefit
Flexible Work Time
Performance-Based Bonus
Point-Based Recognition
Parental Benefits
Referral Bonus
Certification Bonus
Hybrid / Remote Culture