Geotechnical Engineer | Investigate, Design & Lead
Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 2-5 Years Preferred
Industry: Geotechnical Engineering | Civil Engineering | Consulting
Position Overview
A well-established engineering consultancy is looking to add a Geotechnical Engineer to its growing Knoxville team.
This is a growth-driven hire created by an increasing volume of geotechnical work. The successful candidate will join an experienced technical group and support a range of subsurface investigations, field activities, engineering analyses and reporting assignments.
The ideal candidate will be an Engineer-in-Training with approximately two to five years of geotechnical consulting experience. They should understand the fundamentals of field investigations, soil logging and geotechnical report preparation, with the ability to contribute to projects without requiring extensive technical training.
This opportunity would suit an engineer seeking broader project exposure, continued technical development and a clear pathway toward professional licensure and increased project responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Support geotechnical investigations for commercial, industrial, infrastructure and land-development projects
- Coordinate and observe subsurface exploration and field investigation activities
- Perform soil and rock logging in accordance with established procedures
- Review field data, laboratory results and subsurface information
- Assist with geotechnical engineering analyses and the development of recommendations
- Prepare clear, accurate and technically sound geotechnical reports
- Support recommendations relating to foundations, earthwork, site preparation, pavements and retaining structures
- Coordinate with drillers, laboratory personnel, contractors, engineers and project stakeholders
- Conduct site visits and provide construction-phase engineering support
- Maintain accurate field records, project documentation and technical files
- Assist project managers with scope, schedule, budget and deliverable coordination
- Help troubleshoot field and construction issues as they arise
- Work toward increasing technical ownership and project management responsibility
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Approximately two to five years of relevant geotechnical consulting experience preferred
- Engineer-in-Training certification or the ability to obtain it
- Experience with subsurface investigations and soil logging
- Previous involvement in preparing geotechnical reports
- Working knowledge of general geotechnical engineering principles
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong written communication and technical documentation skills
- Ability to balance office-based engineering responsibilities with field assignments
- Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel locally to project sites
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline
- Progressing toward Professional Engineer licensure within the next one to two years
- Experience with retaining-wall analysis or design
- Familiarity with shallow and deep foundation recommendations
- Exposure to slope stability, earthwork, pavement or construction-phase services
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy
- Familiarity with commonly used geotechnical engineering software
What the Organization Offers
- A stable, full-time position within a growing geotechnical practice
- Exposure to varied projects across the Knoxville and East Tennessee market
- Support from experienced geotechnical engineers and project managers
- Continued technical training and professional development
- Support toward Professional Engineer licensure
- A collaborative environment with opportunities for increased project ownership
- Clear progression toward project engineering and project management responsibilities
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package
About You
You are likely an early-career geotechnical engineer who has developed a solid understanding of consulting fundamentals and is now ready to take on more responsibility.
You can contribute to field investigations, log soils and communicate your findings through well-structured technical reports. You do not need to be a narrow technical specialist, but you should be comfortable supporting general geotechnical assignments and working across both field and office environments.
You are motivated by continued learning, professional licensure and the opportunity to develop into a well-rounded project engineer.
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If you are a geotechnical engineer looking to build your career with an established and growing team in Knoxville, apply today for a confidential discussion.
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