Geotechnical Engineer

Position: Staff Geotechnical Engineer
Join to apply for the Staff Geotechnical Engineer role at Delve Underground, an employee‑owned firm with 25 offices and 350 team members worldwide.

Delve Underground specializes in tunnel design and heavy civil engineering across transportation, water, wastewater, and energy industries. Founded in 1954, the company serves projects throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The firm offers comprehensive design, construction management, and claims services across civil, structural, and geotechnical disciplines and focuses on making a significant impact on infrastructure that benefits communities.

Responsibilities

• Support geotechnical investigation programs, including planning, permitting, implementation, field data collection, oversight, data reporting, and the preparation of interpretive reports.

• Perform geotechnical engineering analyses and design calculations for tunnels, shafts, foundations, temporary excavation support systems, and soil/rock slopes.

• Conduct geologic and seismic hazard evaluations.

• Work under the direction of senior engineers who provide technical oversight.

• Write technical reports and other documents explaining the basis for analyses, designs, or recommendations.

• Assist in preparing construction drawings and specifications for underground infrastructure.

• Collaborate as an integral member of a multi‑discipline team on complex projects.

• Demonstrate strong writing and communication skills to effectively interact with internal staff and clients.

Qualifications

• BS in Geotechnical/Civil or Geological Engineering.

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.

• Relevant coursework or experience in geotechnical engineering, soil and rock mechanics, tunneling, and subsurface investigation methods.

• Proficiency with geotechnical analysis software for slope and excavation stability analysis, seepage analysis, and seismic site response (e.g., SLIDE, UNWEDGE, DEEPSOIL) is a plus.

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments and priorities.

• Strong analytical and technical communication skills.

• Willing work in the field and travel for short‑term assignments.

Benefits

Full benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA or HSA, EAP, 401(k), ESOP, and company stock ownership program; 9 paid holidays; generous paid‑time‑off; work‑from‑home flexibility; and health & wellness reimbursement.

Salary

$57,443 – $104,156 per year, commensurate with experience.

EEO Statement

Delve Underground is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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