Geotechnical Engineer

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Summary: Tetra Tech invites you to consider a rewarding opportunity within our Montana-based geotechnical engineering group as an entry-level Geotechnical Engineer working from either our Missoula, Helena, or Billings Montana office locations.
Our project assignments allow engineers to work and travel within the spectacular Rocky Mountain region and sometimes across the United States on diverse projects.
We work on a wide array of geotechnical projects and in various industries, including: transportation (slope stability, deep foundations, construction oversight), public and private infrastructure, environmental hazard sites, mining, renewable energy, and oil and gas, and commercial development.
Typical geotechnical projects touch the entire spectrum of geotechnical engineering, including; geologic hazard studies and mitigation, soil and rock slope stability analyses, waste containment design, horizontal directional drill (HDD) design, shallow and deep foundation design, bridge and highway corridor foundation design, pavement section design, field instrumentation and monitoring, deep foundation load testing, and construction oversight and materials inspection.
All of our geotechnical engineers are in the field often for site visits, field investigations, consultation with clients, and construction oversight.
Our Montana group has strong working relationships with area civil and structural engineering firms as well as government agencies that results in an efficient team working environment.
Our geotechnical engineers work closely with our Missoula-based Materials Testing Group that performs specialized geotechnical testing as well as construction materials testing in the field.
Successful candidate should have strong communication and technical skills.
Previous work experience in the geotechnical/civil field is a plus.
Your Role: Prepare proposals and cost estimates for variety of geotechnical projects.
Provide coordination and oversight for geotechnical drilling projects.
Perform geotechnical field reconnaissance.
Conduct geotechnical analyses such as slope stability, settlement, foundation design, road section design.
Geotechnical report preparation.
Perform geotechnical construction oversight on geotechnical projects.
Professionally interact with clients in meetings, phone calls, and emails.
Strictly adhere to company health and safety standards and expectations.
Opportunity for advancement includes progressive project management and other technical training, and supervision/mentoring of less experienced team members.
Qualifications: Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical/Materials emphasis, or related Geological Engineering degree.
Zero to three years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel and other Microsoft software.
Proficient with current geotechnical design software.
Familiarity with geotechnical lab testing and construction materials testing expected.
Excellent writing and speaking skills, comfortable with client communications.
HAZWOPER and MSHA certification preferred.
A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Target salary range: $60,000 to $70,000.
The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
About Tetra Tech: At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success.
Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.
Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending.
Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world.
Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects.
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Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people.
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