Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer in our Columbia, Maryland office. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations on projects involving site characterization; landfill design and construction; earth retaining structures; deep and soft/weak foundations; dams and water and waste 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 to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. 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/.

Geotechnical and environmental field investigations and site characterization;
• Performing geotechnical and geoenvironmental instrumentation monitoring, drilling, and contractor oversight;
• Performing and reviewing engineering calculations, such as slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, seismic, seepage, and stormwater modelling;
• Designing and constructing with geosynthetics;
• Landfill design and permitting;
• Earthquake engineering;
• Dam and levee evaluations;
• Developing construction documents, plans, and specifications; and
• Writing and reviewing engineering reports, memoranda, and proposals.
• Training: This position requires OSHA health and safety, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
• Fieldwork: Up to 30%
• Overnight travel: Up to 20%

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering. (required)
• Advanced degree geotechnical engineering. (preferred)
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification. (preferred)

• Solid background knowledge of geotechnical engineering including slope stability analysis, soil improvements, numerical analysis, design with geosynthetics, etc. (preferred)
• Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
• Commitment to career development and growth. (required)
• Prior internship or work experience in engineering consulting. (preferred)
• Experience with geotechnical and engineering software such as AutoCAD, HydroCAD, SLIDE, Slope/W, and PLAXIS. (preferred)
• Experience with scientific programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or Visual Basic). (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 a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)