Civil - Geotechnical

If you’re looking for a place to kick-start your career, where you can contribute to a dynamic innovative firm, tackle challenging project work, and collaborate with industry recognized professionals - Geosyntec is the place for you! As an Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer in Houston, Texas you will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real-world situations on projects involving site characterization;

including both onshore and offshore project sites; foundations; retaining structures; numerical analysis; geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring; and geohazard evaluation and mitigation, while learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. Our clients ask us to address their new ventures and most challenging problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure.

• Conducting geotechnical field investigations;
• Conducting fieldwork associated with instrumentation and monitoring projects;
• Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures;
• Performing and reviewing engineering calculations;
• Developing construction documents, including drawings and specifications; and
• Writing and reviewing technical reports, letters, memoranda, and proposals.

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will guide and integrate you into Geosyntec’s culture. Here are some other things you should know about this position:

• Training:
  This position requires OSHA health and safety, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
• Fieldwork:
  Up to 50%
• Overnight travel:
  Up to 30%

Your success is our success. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual’s own performance and initiative.

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

• Strong fundamentals in geotechnical engineering theory and practice. (required)
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Experience with geotechnical and engineering software, such as AutoCAD, SLIDE, and PLAXIS. (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Geosyntec strives to hire and retain the best and brightest people in their fields. We look for exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, plus the passion for technical excellence and quality. We seek individuals with leadership potential, a commitment to lifelong learning and growth, and the desire to build a long and rewarding career with a growing Firm. Geosyntec is a great place to build a career.

If you're looking for an exciting place to work, a place with challenging and rewarding projects, and a place that has been nationally recognized for its employees' quality of life, technical expertise, and business success, then Geosyntec may be the place for you. You can learn more about careers and employment at Geosyntec by visiting  We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive benefits package.

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