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Nalley Consulting

Nuclear Engineer - Mid and Sr

Reston, VA · On-site

$102K - $122K/yr

Seismic / earthquake * Physics * Computational science * Fission reactor engineering. Other desired qualifications: * Understanding of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or missile programs.

Nalley Consulting

Nuclear Engineer - Mid and Sr

Reston, VA · On-site

$102K - $122K/yr

Seismic / earthquake * Physics * Computational science * Fission reactor engineering. Other desired qualifications: * Understanding of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or missile programs.

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

... earthquake characterization / mitigation, while learning the business skills needed for a ... Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across ...

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Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer

Charlotte, NC

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
Environmental Quality Programs Administration • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

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 Charlotte, NC 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.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.


  • Conduct geotechnical field investigations;
  • Monitor heavy civil construction projects;
  • Perform and review engineering calculations;
  • Earthquake engineering;
  • Landfill design and permitting;
  • Dam and levee evaluations;
  • Develop project-specific documents; and
  • Write and review engineering reports.
  • Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or engineering geology. (required)
  • Master’s or Ph.D. in civil or geotechnical engineering or engineering geology. (strongly preferred)
  • Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
  • On path to obtain Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure in North Carolina within 3 years.

  • Prior internship or work experience in engineering consulting. (preferred)
  • Experience with geotechnical and civil engineering software such as AutoCAD, Slope/W, GeoStudio 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)

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