Geotechnical Engineer

Find your path and enjoy the journey with Haley & Aldrich
. With us, you’ll tackle clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments – and, in turn, build stronger communities. You’ll work with teams of passionate colleagues, driven by a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.

As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.

We are looking for an entry‑level Staff Geotechnical Engineer 2 in Portland, OR
. In this role you will bring your expertise and unique solutions to highly visible and challenging projects. Our mid‑sized group offers immediate heightened responsibilities and an open‑door policy that encourages 1:1 access to some of the best and most experienced geotechnical leaders in the region.

• Perform geotechnical engineering calculations and analyses.
• Perform geotechnical report writing.
• Complete geotechnical field exploration and sample collection.
• Perform geotechnical construction monitoring and testing.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations.

• B.S. in Engineering, Geology, or related field required.
• M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering required.
• Engineer‑in‑Training license.
• Ability to obtain a PE license in 3–4 years.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Team attitude and ability to interact well with internal staff and project teams that include other consultants, contractors, and clients.
• Experience with Slide2, Settle3, and APile/LPile (preferred).
• Experience on construction sites and field explorations (preferred).
• Ability to travel to temporary assignments across the U.S., the Pacific Islands region, and internationally if applicable.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Current driver’s license.

Haley & Aldrich is committed to solving our clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments. Our team of 1,000+ engineers and scientists across the United States draws inspiration from one mission: to work closely with clients as they navigate change to create safer, more robust places to live and work. Since our founding in 1957, organizations across the public and private sectors have relied on us for technical excellence and empathetic leadership that achieves results and secures a thriving tomorrow.

We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package. Interested candidates should apply on our Careers page.

Haley & Aldrich is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Note to external search firms: Haley & Aldrich does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Please do not send resumes to Haley & Aldrich employees. Please work through a Talent Acquisition Manager.