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H&H

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

Experience with Finite Element software, Geosynthetics, Soil Liquefaction, Slope Stability and all aspects of Pile Analysis for bridge foundations are required Benefits We offer a professional work ...

H&H

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

New Haven, CT · On-site

Experience with Finite Element software, Geosynthetics, Soil Liquefaction, Slope Stability and all aspects of Pile Analysis for bridge foundations are required Benefits We offer a professional work ...

Essel

Landfill Gas Technician

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$19 - $26/hr

Geosynthetics and soils knowledge preferred. * Must meet physical requirements for driving (pick-up truck), lifting and carrying equipment/mechanical components (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), hand ...

Essel

Landfill Gas Technician

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$19 - $26/hr

Geosynthetics and soils knowledge preferred. * Must meet physical requirements for driving (pick-up truck), lifting and carrying equipment/mechanical components (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), hand ...

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How much do geosynthetics jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for geosynthetics in the United States is $57,116.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,500.00 and $63,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities for someone working in geosynthetics?

Professionals in geosynthetics typically spend their days designing, testing, and overseeing the installation of geosynthetic materials such as liners, geotextiles, and geomembranes on construction or environmental projects. Tasks may include conducting site assessments, preparing technical drawings, reviewing project specifications, and coordinating with contractors, engineers, and project managers to ensure compliance with standards. You might also be involved in quality control testing, on-site troubleshooting, and providing technical guidance to ensure installations meet performance criteria. This dynamic role provides opportunities to work both in the office and on project sites, offering a balance of technical and field work while contributing to sustainable infrastructure solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Geosynthetics position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a geosynthetics role, strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, material properties, and geotechnical design is essential, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with design software (such as AutoCAD and GeoStudio), testing equipment, and certifications like Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Geosynthetics Installer (CGI) are often required. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients. These competencies ensure the successful planning, installation, and maintenance of geosynthetic materials in infrastructure and environmental projects.

What is a Geosynthetics job?

A Geosynthetics job involves working with synthetic materials used in civil engineering, construction, and environmental projects to improve soil stability, drainage, and erosion control. Professionals in this field design, test, and implement materials such as geotextiles, geomembranes, and geogrids for applications like road construction, landfills, and retaining walls. Roles may include engineering, technical sales, project management, or quality control. Expertise in geotechnical engineering, material science, and construction practices is often required.

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Infographic showing various Geosynthetics job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 87% In-person, and 13% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $57,116 per year, or $27.5 per hour.
Civil/Geotechnical Project Engineer

Civil/Geotechnical Project Engineer

Weston Solutions

Houston, TX • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

At Weston Solutions, Inc. you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions. Employee ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston has continued to evolve and adapt to our changing world as a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services for over sixty years. In both the public and private sectors our teams help identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues to help clients achieve a more sustainable future.
Weston is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to manage and provide design services for engineering projects executed throughout the country, involving both clean construction and environmental remediation. In addition to site civil design, the Geotechnical Project Engineer will lead geotechnical planning, investigation, analysis, and design to support remediation systems, earthworks, foundations, and temporary works.
The Geotechnical Project Engineer is responsible for executing projects within their technical expertise; building teams of internal technical staff and sub-consultants; delivering work within scope, schedule, and budget; and maintaining safety, quality, and risk-management processes.
Location: Texas-based (Austin preferred). Additional Texas locations include Frisco, San Antonio, or Houston. Other preferred office locations include Lincolnshire, IL, and West Chester, PA. This is a hybrid position with weekly remote work opportunities.
Location: Remote
Expected Outcomes:
The Geotechnical Project Engineer will execute engineering design within their area of competency while learning and collaborating with their engineering peers, developing into a well-rounded engineer capable of providing solutions to a wide variety of engineering and construction challenges. The Geotechnical Project Engineer will leverage an entrepreneurial mindset to approach projects with an open and evolving mindset that builds on lessons learned and takes advantage of new tools and technologies.
Geotechnical Design:
  • Plan and manage subsurface investigations (scopes, drilling oversight, H&S integration for impacted media), prepare boring logs, and synthesize field/lab data into GDR/GER deliverables with clear assumptions, design parameters, and risks.
  • Perform geotechnical analyses for foundations, embankments, retaining structures, slope stability, and seepage; translate results into drawing/specification packages and construction criteria.
  • Develop designs and specifications for temporary excavation support, dewatering/groundwater control, trench safety, and construction phasing to support remediation and civil works.
  • Support remedial design elements such as soil mixing/ISS, slurry cutoff walls, cap/cover systems, geosynthetics selection and CQA planning, settlement monitoring (inclinometers, piezometers, settlement plates), and risk controls for contaminated soils/groundwater.
  • Prepare and check earthwork, grading, and backfill specifications; define compaction/QA plans; review geotechnical RFIs and submittals; and support contractor means/methods reviews.
Geotechnical core competencies:
  • Subsurface exploration planning and oversight (SPT, CPT, rock coring) logging per USCS, and development of Geotechnical Data Reports (GDR) and Geotechnical Engineering Reports (GER).
  • Laboratory/field testing familiarity (moisture-density/Proctor, field density, Atterberg limits, grain size, consolidation, triaxial, direct shear, permeability/infiltration).
  • Foundation engineering (shallow/deep), settlement and bearing evaluation, ground improvement concepts.
  • Slope stability and seepage.
  • Earth retention (temporary/permanent SOE, tiebacks/soil nails), trench stability, and temporary work.
  • Remediation-focused geotech (ISS/soil mixing, slurry cutoff walls, cap/cover systems, geosynthetics/CQA, dewatering and groundwater control).
Design Leadership:
  • Take the technical lead in site civil designs; coordinate soil-structure interactions; construction phase testing, and construction permitting.
  • Lead teams of multi-disciplined engineers through project delivery.
  • Project delivery & quality:
    • Work with the engineering team to meet scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements; coordinate sub-consultants and drilling/testing vendors.
    • Complete requests for proposals (RFPs), develop scopes of work, obtain vendor quotes, and evaluate technical merit.
    • Provide field engineering services during construction (CQA/CQC observation, shop drawing reviews, submittals, change evaluations).
    • Diligently implement company business practices, including adherence with the Engineering Design Quality Management Plan (EDQMP) and project quality controls.
  • Execute all work professionally, safely, and ethically according to company values and client contracts.
  • Lead/participate in local professional societies and associations for networking.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Geotechnical Engineering; a master’s degree with a geotechnical emphasis is a plus, and approximately five (5) to eight (8) years of engineering experience is preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred or ability to achieve PE within 90 days of hire.
  • Active NCEES Record with the ability to gain additional state licenses through reciprocity.
  • Proficient in finite element geotechnical modeling software
 
Physical/work environment:
  • Lead field teams to collect environmental samples and support engineering during construction.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and traverse uneven terrain.
 
Additional Requirements:
  • Excellent communication skills: ability to convey technical presentations and participate in client meetings.
  • Ability to work both in a team and independently.
  • US Citizen able and willing to obtain security clearance to perform work on DoD sites.
  • OSHA 40‑Hour HAZWOPER, OSHA 30‑Hour Construction, and CPR/First Aid a plus.
  • Maintains a valid driver’s license and can travel.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
 
Geotechnical Software Proficiency:
  • GeoStudio® SLOPE/W for slope stability and basal-heave checks on earthworks and temporary works.
  • GeoStudio® SEEP/W for seepage evaluation of caps/liners and groundwater control.
  • SupportIT® (v2.39) for soldier-pile and anchored-wall design/verification on constrained remediation sites.
  • ProSheet (2017) for sheet-pile/anchored-wall analyses where applicable.
  • gINT for boring logs and subsurface data management. 
 
Preferred/plus (nice-to-have) exposure:
  • PLAXIS 2D/3D for advanced soil-structure interaction and staged construction analyses.
  • Rocscience suite (Slide2/Slide3, Settle3) for limit-equilibrium slope stability and settlement analyses.
  • LPILE/Group (or equivalent) for laterally loaded deep foundation analysis.
 
We fully invest in our people: Weston provides a generous, comprehensive benefits package program that offers employees high value options with solid financial protection, meeting the personal needs of its people and their families.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions.
  • Paid time off includes personal, holiday and parental.
  • Life and disability plans.
  • Critical illness and accident plans.
  • Work/Life flexibility.
  • Professional development opportunities.
Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.