Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer

About the position

Location: Oxford, MS

Country: United States

Salary: $65K - $80K

Start Date:

Description:

We are currently seeking a motivated Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotechnical and Construction Materials Testing Department. This position offers hands-on experience supporting a wide range of projectsincluding residential, commercial, educational, and infrastructure developments such as roadways and bridges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and laying out soil boring locations for geotechnical investigations.
• Support field data collection efforts and sample retrieval.
• Prepare boring logs and assist in selecting samples for laboratory testing.
• Help draft geotechnical reports under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Coordinate with field technicians to support construction materials testing operations.
• Perform basic engineering calculations related to soil bearing capacity and foundation systems.
• Review and organize field and lab data for internal analysis and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or Geological Engineering (Masters degree preferred).
• 13 years of experience in geotechnical engineering or construction materials testing in a consulting environment.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is strongly preferred.
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record.

This is an excellent opportunity for a new engineer to gain valuable field and technical experience while contributing to meaningful projects from the ground up.

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