Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer

GameChange Solar (GCS), one of the largest U.S. suppliers of solar racking and tracker systems, is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing engineering team. We are looking for creative, driven professionals who want to apply geotechnical engineering principles at massive scale and make a measurable impact on the global energy transition. In this role, you will play a key part in enabling the installation of gigawatts of solar capacity worldwide, supporting projects from early development through construction. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer to deepen their technical skills, gain exposure to utility-scale solar projects, and work in a fast-growing, innovative industry.

Geotechnical Engineer Responsibilities:

• Review site geotechnical reports during project development and support the GCS business development team with technical evaluations.
• Identify geotechnical design risks and provide preliminary recommendations for foundation type, embedment depth, and feasibility.
• Develop load test (pull test) procedures for field verification of foundation designs.
• Review and interpret pull test results and collaborate with internal geotechnical and structural engineers to finalize foundation designs.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and external engineers, and participate in project meetings as needed.
• Support continuous improvement of internal geotechnical design practices and standards.

Geotechnical Engineer Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• Minimum 2 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and geotechnical reports.
• Familiarity with applying engineering codes and standards to design decisions.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Field oversite and planning of geotechnical field investigations

• Prior experience with deep foundations, driven piles, or load testing.
• Experience with LPILE or similar lateral pile analysis software
• Moderate proficiency in AutoCAD
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Netsuite
• Experience in utility-scale solar

Work Environment:

• Business casual attire in the office
• PPE is required for site visits and field activities. Periodic travel may be required. Less than 15%

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Remote/Hybrid

Salary: DOE
Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Principals only. GameChange Solar does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. PLEASE NO AGENCY CONTACTS. WE ARE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME.