Geotechnical Engineer-in-TrainingDo you want to be involved in interesting projects with excellent opportunity for career growth? Envirotactics, and EnviroTrac company, is not your average consulting firm. We're hands-on, collaborative, and committed to solving real-world geotechnical and environmental challenges with technical excellence and regulatory know-how. If you want your work to matter, we want you on our team!
We are seeking a motivated Geotechnical Engineer-in-Training with internship to a few years of experience working in a civil engineering and/or construction setting (prior hands-on subsurface exploration experience a plus!) with a strong desire to learn and grow to expand our team in Sea Girt, New Jersey. This is a
field-forward position with a focus on learning and mastering the fundamental skills of a geotechnical engineer, developing a working knowledge of the geology within our practice areas and the challenges it presents to our projects, and learning and applying
state and local regulations governing geotechnical engineering.
Key ResponsibilitiesAs a member of our Geotechnical Services team, you will work with our Project Managers and Senior Engineers to:
- Provide geotechnical engineering services to both internal and external clients
- Support geotechnical studies that include site reconnaissance, geohazard assessment, subsurface exploration, soil/rock classification, in-situ testing, laboratory evaluation of soil and rock samples, and geotechnical engineering analyses
- Oversee field exploration programs including coordinating exploration subcontractors and geotechnical laboratory testing, preparing field and report-ready exploration and test logs, subsurface sections, geologic maps, exploration diagrams, and photographic logs
- Analyze data and prepare calculations supporting recommendations for foundation design, slope stability, retaining walls, support of excavation, dewatering, and pavements under the supervision of the Professional Engineer-in-Charge
- Support preparation of geotechnical engineering proposals and reports as well as geostructural engineering designs under supervision of the Professional Engineer-in-Charge.
- Observe earthwork, foundation, retaining wall and similarly related construction for conformance with construction documents and relevant standards
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited curriculum in Civil Engineering with documented concentration in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or Geologic Engineering
- 0 to 4 years of relevant experience after earning your degree
- Must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and be designated as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
- Competent user of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Beginner-to-intermediate level aptitude with AutoCAD (Civil 3D a plus) and/or ArcGIS to prepare project deliverables
- Strong verbal communications and basic technical writing skills
- Self-starter, organized, disciplined, and dependable with the capability to routinely multi-task across different assignments
- Current driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites with occasional consecutive overnight stays and air travel
- Physically able to perform fieldwork
Preferred Qualifications- Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering
- Prior subsurface exploration, soil and rock classification, and geotechnical report preparation experience desired but not required - we will train you
- Familiarity with the IRC, IBC, and building codes throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast
- 40-hour HAZWOPER training
- Experience with slope stability and/or settlement modeling software
What We Offer- Market-competitive salary
- Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO and paid holidays
- Use of company vehicle or mileage reimbursement for site work
- Paid training, certifications, and continuing education
- Growth-focused culture
Must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
