Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Seattle • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $80,200 - $84,500 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations, including logging borings and test pits, collecting samples, performing field tests, and collecting and recording data;
- Observe foundation and earthwork construction activities; monitors conformance with the construction documents;
- Identify and implement solutions to both routine and complex field and/or laboratory problems;
- Prepare standard logs and field forms, including drilling and test pit logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs;
- Conduct file reviews, site reconnaissance, and document searches;
- Accurately document and communicate with supervisor on any problems encountered on project sites;
- Perform other duties as requested.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required
- Master’s degree with Geotechnical specialty or desire to pursue is preferred
- 0-2 years of work-related experience
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- EIT Certification, or current registration for FE exam preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities
- Willingness to spend the majority of work hours in the field
- Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment
- Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.
Benefits
- full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- life insurance
- short- and long-term disability insurance
- paid pregnancy disability leave
- 401(k)/Roth with company match
- paid time off including parental and military leave
- employee referral and professional license bonuses
- educational reimbursement
- employee resource groups
- flexible work schedules
- extensive training
- wellness programs
- buddy and mentoring programs
- and much more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
field investigationslogging boringstest pitscollecting samplesperforming field testsdata recordingdocument searchessite reconnaissancepreparing standard logsanalyzing field problems
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationattention to detailanalytical skillsmultitaskingjudgment capabilitiesindependent workteam collaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Geotechnical EngineeringEIT Certificationregistration for FE exam