Geotechnical Engineer

Business Development | US Staffing & Direct Hire Specialist | Talent Acquisition Partner at Ezone

This range is provided by eZone Staffing, LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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• Lead all laboratory operations: scheduling, equipment maintenance, calibration, and workflow optimization.
• Oversee a wide range of geotechnical and construction materials testing, including:
  Proctor tests, Atterberg Limits, Grain size analysis, Unconfined compression, CU and UU triaxial, Direct Shear, Permeability, Consolidation, C  (California Bearing Ratio).
• Ensure strict compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, GDOT, and internal QMS standards.
• Maintain all required laboratory accreditations and certifications.
• Participate in AASHTO proficiency testing and manage corrective actions where necessary.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate laboratory personnel to maintain high standards of technical performance and safety.
• Enforce laboratory safety protocols and quality control procedures.
• Interface with clients to provide technical guidance, support, and expertise.
• Prepare and lead external/internal audits and inspections.
• Utilize MS Office Suite (Word, Excel) effectively; familiarity with custom or proprietary software is essential.
• Knowledge of Quick Books for invoice generation is highly desirable.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client databases and proprietary in-house software and reporting tools.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness in reviewing laboratory test reports.

Minimum 5 years of experience in geotechnical/materials testing laboratories, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.

Note:

Clinical/COVID/chemical lab managers need not apply.

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred; degrees in Civil Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or other related STEM fields will also be considered.

Professional licensure (P.E. preferred; P.G. acceptable based on experience).

Additional certifications such as NICET, ACI, or equivalent are strongly preferred.

Extensive knowledge of ASTM, AASHTO, and GDOT procedures.

Demonstrated organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Quarterly and annual bonuses based on productivity and company performance.

Profit‑sharing and potential partial company ownership.

Paid vacation and holidays.

Simple 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.

Opportunities for professional development and continued education.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Management

Civil Engineering