Geotechnical Engineer

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Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! Verdantas is redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through cutting‑edge modeling, digital technology, and a genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high‑growth sectors such as water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. The team, spread across more than 90 offices and over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, is people‑focused and prioritizes well‑being for employees, clients, and communities.

We partner with clients to deliver smart, data‑driven solutions that shape a more sustainable future.

• Perform specific geotechnical engineering calculations, including foundation bearing capacity, slope stability, and liquefaction analysis.
• Conduct field exploration and create logs for test borings/pits with soil descriptions.
• Coordinate and perform quality control testing during grading using a nuclear gauge.
• Perform subsurface investigations for residential, commercial, and public works projects.
• Complete laboratory soil testing work.
• Review grading and foundation plans for conformance.
• Perform or supervise field technician work.
• Prepare design requirements, technical reports, and proposals.
• Follow company policies and procedures and all safety procedures.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering; M.S. preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of experience.
• “Engineering in Training” (EI) certification completed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office®.
• Ability to analyze data/reports, geotechnical field situations, and conditions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, technical instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Effective technical writing, strong communication, and time‑management skills.
• Occasional out‑of‑town travel.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen, pre‑employment physical, and background check.

$72,000 - $77,000

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward employees based on capability and performance—regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life, and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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