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Staff Geotechnical Engineers Seattle, Washington & Redmond, Washington Duties : Performs geotechnical engineering activities. Performs or coordinates the observation of field explorations and ...

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Geotechnical Engineer

New York, NY ยท On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

Collaborate with design teams, engineers, and clients to address project-specific needs is an integral part of the role. * Writing Geotechnical Investigation reports * Inspection of geotechnical ...

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Geotechnical Engineer

New York, NY ยท On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

Collaborate with design teams, engineers, and clients to address project-specific needs is an integral part of the role. * Writing Geotechnical Investigation reports * Inspection of geotechnical ...

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How much do geotechnical engineers jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for geotechnical engineers in the United States is $107,595.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,000.00 and $130,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Geotechnical Engineers vs Civil Engineers?

AspectGeotechnical EngineersCivil Engineers
CredentialsEngineering degree, PE license, geotechnical certificationsEngineering degree, PE license, various specialization certifications
Work EnvironmentSoil testing labs, construction sites, consulting firmsConstruction sites, infrastructure projects, urban planning
Industry UsageSpecialized in soil, foundation, and earth stabilityBroader scope including transportation, water resources, and structural design

Geotechnical Engineers focus specifically on soil and earth-related issues, often working on foundation design and ground stability. Civil Engineers have a broader role, covering various infrastructure projects. While both require engineering credentials and often work in similar environments, Geotechnical Engineers specialize in geotechnical aspects within the civil engineering field.

Do geotechnical engineers make a lot of money?

Geotechnical engineers typically earn competitive salaries that vary by experience, location, and industry. Entry-level positions may start lower, but experienced professionals with specialized skills and certifications can earn higher wages, often comparable to other engineering disciplines.

Is there a demand for geotechnical engineers?

Demand for geotechnical engineers remains strong due to ongoing infrastructure development, construction projects, and the need for soil and foundation analysis. The profession often requires specialized skills in geotechnical software and certifications, and job growth is expected to align with the overall engineering sector's expansion.

What do you do as a geotechnical engineer?

A geotechnical engineer assesses soil, rock, and groundwater conditions to determine their impact on construction projects. They perform site investigations, analyze geotechnical data, and design foundations, retaining structures, and earthworks to ensure stability and safety. The role often involves fieldwork, laboratory testing, and the use of specialized software, with certifications like PE or PG being beneficial.

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Infographic showing various Geotechnical Engineers job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,595 per year, or $51.7 per hour.

Staff Geotechnical Engineers

Redmond, WA โ€ข On-site

American Society of Civil Engineers
Civil Engineering Constructionย โ€ขย 201 - 500 employees

$95K/yr

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Performs geotechnical engineering activities and completes engineering analyses and calculations within the discipline.

  • Coordinates field explorations, observes construction projects, and completes detailed field reports.

  • Prepares technical reports, develops project-related GIS/CAD deliverables, and supports project management tasks such as budget planning and proposal development.


Job description

Job DescriptionGeoEngineers, Inc.Staff Geotechnical EngineersSeattle, Washington & Redmond, WashingtonDuties

Performs geotechnical engineering activities. Performs or coordinates the observation of field explorations and construction projects, ensuring that work performed is consistent with project plans and specifications as well as in accordance with safety guidelines. Completes detailed, accurate field reports and assists with coordination of field exploration programs. Assists with training junior technical and technician staff. Supports project management tasks such as budget planning, general field report reviews, and proposal development. Performs small projects under the supervision of a certified professional engineer or scientist as required. Gathers field data and field samples for related projects. Coordinates samples for testing. Supports the completion of permit applications according to appropriate local, state and federal guidelines. Completes engineering analyses and/or calculations within assigned discipline. Complete complex numerical modeling analysis using PLAXIS and FLAC. Develops moderately complex conceptual models (i.e. numerical modeling, hydraulic/hydrologic modeling, etc.) under the supervision of a licensed engineer. Prepares deliverables such as memos and reports and provides occasional quality assurance/control support. Ensures that deliverables are submitted to the project manager in a timely manner and are completed as estimated. Completes moderately complex spatial analyses (e.g. contours, clipping, buffering). Develops project-related deliverables related to GIS/CAD (GeographicInformation System / Computer Aided Design) data such as maps, database organization, etc. under the supervision of a licensed engineer. Assists project team members in making basic design decisions from detailed criteria provided by the senior engineer or project manager. Assists with the generation of technical reports; completes portions of technical reports and generates figures, tables, charts, etc. This position is based at GeoEngineersโ€™ Seattle worksite, but also requires regular work at the companyโ€™s Redmond, Washington worksite (which is within the same Metropolitan Statistical Area). Remote work from home may be permitted up to 5% of time at manager discretion. Domestic travel to project sites may be required up to 10% of the time in order to collaborate with project teams.

Requirements

Applicants must have a Bachelorโ€™s degree or the foreign equivalent in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field and 2 years of civil/geotechnical engineering experience gained as an Engineer, Engineer Assistant, Project Manager, Technical Support, Research/Teaching Assistant or another occupation involving geotechnical /civil engineering. The position also requires:

  • Either 6 months experience using MathCAD, ArcGIS, GeoStudio Suite, SupportIT, FLAC, MODFLOW, Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, Plaxis, or other software related to the discipline of geotechnical engineering or the completion of coursework (at a graduate or undergraduate level) covering MathCAD, ArcGIS, GeoStudio Suite, SupportIT, FLAC, MODFLOW, Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, Plaxis, or other software related to the discipline of geotechnical engineering. The completion of coursework (at either an undergraduate or graduate level) covering soil mechanics and foundation design.

All education, training and experience may be gained concurrently. Applicants must be U.S. workers (includes U.S. citizens, permanent residents, foreign nationals granted temporary residence under one of the 1986 legalization programs, refugees, and asylees.

Salary offered: $95,984.62/year for 40+ hours/week.

At GeoEngineers, investing in our people is a top priority. In addition to competitive and equitable pay, we are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including healthcare (with travel benefit for care not locally available), 401(k) with company match, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation and sick time and paid holidays, among others. View our full listing of benefits at https://www.geoengineers.com/careers/benefits/.

GeoEngineers is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please contact Human Resources at hr@geoengineers.com or by phone at (425) 861-6000. We will then make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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