Geotechnical Professional

GEI’s Knoxville Branch has an immediate opportunity for a mid‑level Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Engineering Geologist professional. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a project team providing geotechnical, geostructural, and construction quality assurance oversight services to local, regional, and nationwide clients.

Your role as a mid‑level geotechnical professional is to work on small‑scale and large‑scale projects as a team member under the supervision of a Senior Engineer. As an experienced or recently licensed professional, you will perform a variety of project tasks related to geotechnical engineering and construction quality assurance oversight and testing in support of power, infrastructure, transportation, and dam projects that will include field work, analyses, design, coordination of project activities, and client interaction.

• Perform field work related to geotechnical explorations and/or construction related projects
• Perform daily and weekly field reporting in support of project activities
• Effectively communicate with Senior Engineer or Project Manager and other project team members
• Interface with clients for assigned projects, effectively communicate with clients and their subcontractors, and be responsive to their requests
• Assist Senior Engineer or Project Manager in preparation and review of boring logs, lab assignments, calculations, drawings, specifications,
• Provide oversight of subcontractors, such as drillers and contractors
• Assist in preparation of Health and Safety Plans and Quality Plans

• A general understanding of geotechnical engineering principles and analysis methods
• Ability to interpret sketches, engineering drawings, and other similar documents
• Field experience with geotechnical drill rig and construction monitoring/oversight/testing is required
• Experience working on earthwork and concrete construction projects
• Willingness to work 50 to 75 percent of working hours in the field in support of project activities
• Availability to work out of town and overtime
• Familiarity and experience in geotechnical laboratory test methods
• Familiarity with geologic formations in the Tennessee Physiographic Regions
• Basic experience in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam Revu, Geo Studio, and gINT is preferred, or willingness to be trained
• Strong attention to detail with good analytical and judgment capabilities
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Basic experience in geophysics techniques is preferred, or a willingness to be trained

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Engineering Geology
• FE/EIT certification required
• Minimum of 3‑5 years project experience

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• Market‑Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well‑Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance…