Geotechnical Engineer – Entry Level – 2+ years (Hybrid)

About the role

Barr is seeking a geotechnical engineer to join their innovative and collaborative team of 90+ geotechnical engineers and geologists. The role is hybrid, supporting the Engineering and Design business unit.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering and Design business unit by completing geotechnical engineering projects through geotechnical computer modeling, soil and rock investigations, material testing, and instrumentation installation.
• Provide continuous on-site support for construction observation, subsurface investigations, in-situ testing, instrumentation installation, surveying, materials testing, and facility inspections.
• Aid in project planning, coordination, and execution, ensuring project milestones are met and providing regular updates to project managers and clients.
• Prepare project plans and specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
• Complete design related to shallow and deep foundations, slope stability, seepage, bearing capacity, settlement, earth retention, and dams.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should be intrinsically motivated, emphasize client service, enjoy working independently and as part of a team, and be flexible in scheduling to meet project deadlines and client needs. They should also be relationship-focused, serving both internal and external clients.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in geotechnical engineering, geological engineering, or civil engineering with a geotechnical emphasis, and coursework or research related to mine tailings and tailings storage facilities, dam engineering, or advanced soil mechanics.
• Experience: 2 years of relevant experience.
• Willingness and ability to regularly travel.

Skills

Software proficiency in geotechnical software programs such as Geostudio, LPile, APile, gINT or BoreDM, or FLAC.

Benefits

Compensation: Anticipated range of $75,000–$95,000 annually, with a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. Classified as Exempt, Salaried under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Work location: Hybrid work arrangement may be considered, with the possibility of visiting the Barr office location at least one day per month.

Travel expectation: Up to 75 percent domestic fieldwork, with an average of 5–10 days continuous job site presence.

Work environment: Ability to work in locations featuring rough terrain typical of construction sites with limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical requirements: May include lifting or moving field-testing equipment. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits: Competitive, affordable insurance plans, retirement benefits, profit distribution, annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities. Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave, wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities.

Pay

$75,000–$95,000 annually, with compensation varying based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.

Schedule

Hybrid work arrangement, with the possibility of visiting the Barr office location at least one day per month.