Geologist

About the role

Join a dynamic team of nearly 150 geotechnical professionals across 15+ offices in North America, supporting a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure projects in the Bellevue, Washington office.

What You'll Do

Work on projects from concept through construction—across both design-bid-build and design-build delivery models. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, sharing technical insights across geographic boundaries and contributing to innovative solutions for projects ranging from local builds to global infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Participating in field assignments: soil and rock borings, CPT soundings, geophysical testing, instrumentation installation, and construction inspections
• Analyzing field logs and lab data to support geotechnical design decisions
• Designing shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, ground improvement, embankments, cut slopes, and more
• Performing seismic hazard analyses, including site-response studies and liquefaction evaluations
• Preparing calculation packages and technical documentation (memos, reports, specifications)
• Using advanced software tools such as Settle3D, Slide, LPILE, DeepXcav, FLAC, PLAXIS, and MathCAD for engineering analysis
• Reviewing construction submittals for compliance with design assumptions and contract requirements

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in geotechnical/geological engineering
• BS in Geology
• Strong academic foundation in soil mechanics and geotechnical design principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with geotechnical analysis software
• Experience in site characterization, deep foundation and retaining structure design, and seismic evaluations

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
• Seven paid holidays
• Caregiver leave
• Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock

Pay

Base salary range: $70,900.00 to $124,100.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.