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Geotechnical Engineer, Scientist, or GeologistGeosyntec Consultants • Nashville, TN, US
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Geotechnical Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist

Geotechnical Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist

Geosyntec Consultants • Nashville, TN, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Geotechnical Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist

Geosyntec Consultants is hiring for a Geotechnical Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist on site near Nashville, TN, supporting Acton, MA operations. The position provides opportunities to apply academic knowledge to real-world projects, including construction quality assurance (CQA) for earthwork, water treatment, instrumentation, and civil / geotechnical construction projects. The role offers growth in technical to business responsibilities through on-site experience.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure challenges. We invest in our people with competitive pay, benefits, and well-being programs.

For more information, visit : http : / / www.geosyntec.com / careers / .

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Monitor activities on job sites to ensure compliance with contract documents (e.g., technical specifications, construction drawings, sampling plans, CQA plans).
  • Prepare daily and weekly field reports and progress reports.
  • Ensure project documentation is correct and consistent with company policy and procedures.
  • Conduct geotechnical field investigations.
  • Monitor heavy civil construction projects.
  • Perform and review engineering calculations.
  • Perform dam, levee, and CCR facility inspections and assist with evaluations.
  • Develop construction documents; write and review engineering reports.
  • Fieldwork : Up to 90% of time. Overnight travel may be required; project site is local to Nashville with additional opportunities.

Education and Licensure

  • Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering, or geology (required).
  • Advanced degree in the same (preferred).
  • Professional registration (e.g., P.E., P.G.) (preferred).

    • Skills, Experience And Qualifications

  • At least 5 years (7+ years preferred) of work experience in engineering consulting or equivalent.
  • 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).

    • Seniority level

  • Not Applicable

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Science, Consulting, and Engineering

    • Industries

  • Civil Engineering, Environmental Services, and Construction

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