Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer/Technician - Colliers Engineering & Design

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks a highly motivated individual to join our Geotechnical group. As a Geotechnical Engineer/Technician, you will bring your expertise and unique solutions to highly visible and challenging projects. You will also work in a team of dedicated Project Managers, Principals and other Engineers. If you have a solid understanding of civil engineering principles with a geotechnical focus, and a desire to work on multi-disciplinary projects, apply today! Travel may be required with this position.

• Participate or lead field assignments including observation of geotechnical explorations
• Participate in construction observation and material testing
• Performing geotechnical analyses including bearing capacity evaluations, stability evaluations, and seepage analyses
• Preparing field reports and engineering calculation packages
• Prepare technical specifications, design drawings, and construction submittals for compliance with contract requirements and design assumptions
• Review and assist with assigning field and laboratory soil and material testing
• Communicating effectively and efficiently with contractors, clients and team members
• Work Environment may require regular exposure to ALL outside weather conditions, moderate to loud noise conditions, exposure to heights. Lifting weights of up to 75 lbs. for field density testing
• Some weekend and overtime work may be required; some limited overnight and interstate travel may be required with this position

• 0-4 years’ experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline is preferred (civil engineering) or science degree (geology / environmental science, etc)
• EIT/GIT certification or ability to obtain is required
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, REVIT, and other CAD platforms is a plus
• Experience or academic training with geotechnical software such as, SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, SETTLE3D, L-Pile, is preferred
• Soils laboratory experience is a plus
• Following certifications a plus: Nuclear Density Gauge Operator; American Concrete Institute (ACI) Level I Inspector; and/or Related certifications from ICC
• Candidate must have consistent means of transportation to and from project sites with a valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Drug testing may be required

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!