Geotechnical Engineer

Hosted by: Alex Dickinson

About the role

Help build a growing Columbia engineering operation — leading geotechnical investigations, soils analysis, and pavement design for major infrastructure and development projects. We are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support the continued growth of our client's Columbia, SC operation. The ideal candidate has practical geotechnical experience involving soils, subsurface investigations, drilling, geotechnical analysis, and pavement design. Experience with DOT/SCDOT projects is highly valuable. This role is well suited for a mid-level or senior engineer who can work independently in the field and office and contribute to the development of a growing local operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical investigations, soils analysis, and pavement design for major infrastructure and development projects.
• Work independently in both field and office environments.
• Contribute to the development of a growing local operation.
• Interpret boring logs, laboratory data, and field observations.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
• Professional experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Experience with soils and subsurface investigations.
• Ability to interpret boring logs, laboratory data, and field observations.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work in both field and office environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• PE strongly preferred or ability to obtain licensure.

Qualifications

• South Carolina PE.
• SCDOT experience is a plus.
• Pavement design experience.
• Drilling and subsurface investigation experience.
• Construction materials testing experience.
• Experience with transportation or infrastructure projects.

Skills

• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work in both field and office environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.