Geotechnical Engineer

TKDA

Geotechnical Engineer in Minneapolis, MN solving underground challenges while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on geotechnical projects. Hands-on involvement from investigation through to construction.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,500 - $134,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Dig into complex underground challenges: Apply your geotechnical expertise to analyze subsurface conditions and support the design of tunnels, shafts, trenchless systems, and open-cut excavations.
Lead and support subsurface investigations: Help plan and participate in geotechnical investigations, including selecting boring locations, reporting soil and rock conditions, and interpreting field data.
Turn data into practical solutions: Work with boring logs, lab data, and field observations to develop clear, defensible engineering recommendations that move projects forward with confidence.
Own your technical work: Prepare geotechnical deliverables including data reports, interpretive reports, and other technical documentation used to support design and construction.
Stay involved in the field: Perform site visits, construction observation, and inspections for underground structures, slopes, and related infrastructure—connecting your work directly to real-world conditions.
Support project delivery from start to finish: Contribute across all phases of project work, including design support and construction coordination such as RFIs, submittals, and field communication.
Work closely with your team: Collaborate with engineers, surveyors, and designers across disciplines to develop practice, well-coordinated solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Minnesota (or ability to obtain)
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical emphasis preferred)
4 - 15 years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience
Experience with underground design, trenchless methods, or tunneling projects
Strong background in subsurface investigations, soil borings, and geotechnical report development
Experience with open-cut excavations, slope stability, and earthwork design
Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses
HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan
401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals
ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits
Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

geotechnical engineeringsubsurface investigationssoil boringsgeotechnical report developmentunderground designtrenchless methodstunneling projectsopen-cut excavationsslope stabilityearthwork design

Soft Skills

independent workteam collaborationstrong written communicationstrong verbal communication

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) licenseBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering