Geotechnical Staff Engineer
Geotechnical Staff Engineer (3-5 Years Experience)
Location: Auburn Hills, MI (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days remote)
Are you a hands-on geotechnical engineer looking to build technical depth while working across a diverse range of projects?
A growing multidisciplinary consulting firm is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer to join its Auburn Hills team. With strong project demand and continued investment in the geotechnical division, this is an excellent opportunity to accelerate your development within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
The Opportunity
This role offers a balanced mix of field and office work (approx. 50/50), giving you exposure to the full geotechnical lifecycle-from site investigations through to reporting and design recommendations.
The position is part of a long-term growth strategy for the geotechnical team, offering clear progression and the chance to step into more senior responsibilities as you develop.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and oversee geotechnical field investigations, including drilling and sampling
- Log soils and assist with site exploration programs
- Prepare geotechnical reports, recommendations, and analyses
- Work across a variety of projects including commercial development, infrastructure, and utilities
- Collaborate with internal teams across civil, environmental, and surveying disciplines
- Balance hands-on fieldwork with office-based engineering tasks
Requirements
- 3-5 years of geotechnical engineering experience
- Strong experience with drilling, logging, and field investigations
- Experience producing technical reports and recommendations
- EIT certification preferred (PE not required)
- Motivated, practical, and eager to develop technically
What Sets This Role Apart
- Clear career progression: Staff Engineer → Senior Staff → Project Engineer → Senior → PM pathway
- Opportunity to join a growing geotechnical team with long-term investment
- Broad project exposure across multiple sectors [careers-pe....icims.com]
- Work within a multidisciplinary environment spanning engineering and environmental services [careers-pe....icims.com]
- Strong balance of field and office work to keep the role varied
- Hybrid working model (2 days remote)
The Company
- Established multidisciplinary consulting firm (~200 employees)
- Provides end-to-end engineering and environmental services
- Recently expanded through acquisition, strengthening environmental capabilities
- Smaller, collaborative geotechnical team with strong visibility and impact
Why Join?
This role is ideal for someone who wants to:
- Stay hands-on technically while developing design and reporting skills
- Gain exposure to a wide range of project types and clients
- Progress quickly within a structured and supportive environment
- Be part of a growing team with clear long-term opportunities
If you're looking for a position where you can develop quickly, gain real responsibility, and shape your career in geotechnical engineering, this is well worth a conversation
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