Early Career Geotechnical Engineer

Early Career Geotechnical Engineer Geosyntec Consultants paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) United States, Illinois, Oak Brook 1420 Kensington Road (Show on map) May 08, 2026 Early Career Geotechnical Engineer Primary Location US-IL-Chicago

ID 2026-4478

Category Early Career Position Type Regular Full-Time Remote No Additional Location US-IL-Oak Brook Overview Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early Career Geotechnical Engineer in our Chicago or Oak Brook, IL office. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations on projects involving site characterization; landfill design and construction; earth retaining structures; deep and soft/weak foundations; dams and water containment structures; forensic investigations and litigation support; geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring; numerical analysis of stability and deformation; and geohazard / earthquake characterization / mitigation, while learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

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http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Conducting geotechnical field investigations; Monitoring heavy civil construction projects; Performing and reviewing engineering calculations; Earthquake engineering; Landfill design and permitting; Dam and levee evaluations; Developing construction documents; and Writing and reviewing engineering reports. Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed. Education and Licensure Bachelor's degree in civil and/or environmental engineering. (required) Advanced degree in the same. (preferred) Skills, Experience and Qualifications Prior internship or work experience in engineering consulting. (preferred) At least 2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (preferred) Experience with geotechnical and engineering software such as AutoCAD, Geostudio, Rocscience and PLAXIS. (preferred) Regular field work and overnight travel. (required) Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required) Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required) This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec's total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

Minimum Salary:

$70,520/year /

Maximum Salary:

$102,080 /year (Chicago, Oak Brook, IL) We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.