Geosyntec Consultants
Overview
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an
Early Career Geotechnical Engineer
in our
Davis, Oakland, Walnut Creek, Los Angeles, CA, Broomfield, CO, and Seattle, WA
offices. The position will allow you to apply academic knowledge to real‑world projects involving site characterization, design and construction, earth retaining structures, deep and soft/weak foundations, dams and water containment structures, forensic investigations and litigation support, geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring, numerical analysis of stability and deformation, and geohazard / earthquake characterization / mitigation, while learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public‑sector clients with complex problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. At Geosyntec, your career will be unique. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well‑being programs to support you and your family.
To learn more, visit http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.
Location: Primary – Davis, CA. Additional locations – Oakland, Walnut Creek, Los Angeles, CA; Broomfield, CO; Seattle, WA.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conducting geotechnical field investigations
Monitoring heavy civil construction projects
Performing and reviewing engineering calculations
Earthquake engineering
Dam and levee evaluations, design, and permitting
Developing construction documents
Writing and reviewing engineering reports
Driving personal and company vehicles to client or project sites as needed
Education and Licensure
Bachelor's degree in civil and/or environmental engineering (required)
Advanced degree in the same field (preferred)
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
At least 2 years of work experience in engineering consulting or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred)
Prior internship or work experience in engineering consulting (preferred)
Experience with geotechnical and engineering software such as AutoCAD, Slope/W, and PLAXIS (preferred)
Regular field work and overnight travel (required)
Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client‑driven drug and background testing (required)
Valid U.S. driver's license and satisfactory driving record for business travel (required)
Candidates must currently hold and maintain valid U.S. work authorization. New H‑1B visa lottery and employment‑based green card sponsorship are not available for this position.
Compensation
Minimum Salary: $64,485/year / Maximum Salary: $80,605/year (Broomfield, CO)
Minimum Salary: $70,625/year / Maximum Salary: $88,280/year (Davis, Oakland, Walnut Creek, Los Angeles, CA)
Minimum: $32.47/hour / Maximum: $37.48/hour or Minimum: $77,968.80/year / Maximum: $84,445/year (Seattle, WA)
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees: 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, a minimum of 8 sick days, and a minimum of 11 vacation days per year, in line with state or federal requirements. Employees (and their families) are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), a variety of leaves of absence, and other benefits to eligible employees.
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Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an
Early Career Geotechnical Engineer
in our
Davis, Oakland, Walnut Creek, Los Angeles, CA, Broomfield, CO, and Seattle, WA
offices. The position will allow you to apply academic knowledge to real‑world projects involving site characterization, design and construction, earth retaining structures, deep and soft/weak foundations, dams and water containment structures, forensic investigations and litigation support, geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring, numerical analysis of stability and deformation, and geohazard / earthquake characterization / mitigation, while learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public‑sector clients with complex problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. At Geosyntec, your career will be unique. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well‑being programs to support you and your family.
To learn more, visit http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.
Location: Primary – Davis, CA. Additional locations – Oakland, Walnut Creek, Los Angeles, CA; Broomfield, CO; Seattle, WA.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conducting geotechnical field investigations
Monitoring heavy civil construction projects
Performing and reviewing engineering calculations
Earthquake engineering
Dam and levee evaluations, design, and permitting
Developing construction documents
Writing and reviewing engineering reports
Driving personal and company vehicles to client or project sites as needed
Education and Licensure
Bachelor's degree in civil and/or environmental engineering (required)
Advanced degree in the same field (preferred)
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
At least 2 years of work experience in engineering consulting or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred)
Prior internship or work experience in engineering consulting (preferred)
Experience with geotechnical and engineering software such as AutoCAD, Slope/W, and PLAXIS (preferred)
Regular field work and overnight travel (required)
Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client‑driven drug and background testing (required)
Valid U.S. driver's license and satisfactory driving record for business travel (required)
Candidates must currently hold and maintain valid U.S. work authorization. New H‑1B visa lottery and employment‑based green card sponsorship are not available for this position.
Compensation
Minimum Salary: $64,485/year / Maximum Salary: $80,605/year (Broomfield, CO)
Minimum Salary: $70,625/year / Maximum Salary: $88,280/year (Davis, Oakland, Walnut Creek, Los Angeles, CA)
Minimum: $32.47/hour / Maximum: $37.48/hour or Minimum: $77,968.80/year / Maximum: $84,445/year (Seattle, WA)
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees: 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, a minimum of 8 sick days, and a minimum of 11 vacation days per year, in line with state or federal requirements. Employees (and their families) are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), a variety of leaves of absence, and other benefits to eligible employees.
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