33 Geotechnical engineer jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Geotechnical Engineer Jobs in 2026

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The qualifications needed to become a geotechnical engineer include at least a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or geotechnical engineering. If you want to advance your career, a master’s degree or more is expected, coupled with job experience on several successful projects. In addition to your education, you must have a strong understanding of other related fields, including construction, math, and several natural sciences, especially geology. Aside from the varied knowledge base, you must be organized, have excellent communication skills, and be able to self-manage to fulfill your responsibilities.

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Top Types Of Geotechnical Engineer Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Geotechnical Engineer positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Plaxis

    Salary range: $39,500 - $54,000

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  • Geotechnical Instrumentation Engineer

    Salary range: $71,000 - $109,000

    Geotechnical Instrumentation Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Geotechnical Instrumentation Engineer jobs pay between $71,000 (25th percentile) and $109,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Geotechnical Instrumentation Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Geotechnical Instrumentation

    Salary range: $81,000 - $130,500

    Geotechnical Instrumentation is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Geotechnical Instrumentation jobs pay between $81,000 (25th percentile) and $130,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Geotechnical Instrumentation job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Geotechnical Research

    Salary range: $81,000 - $130,500

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  • Geotechnical Consultant

    Salary range: $81,000 - $130,500

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  • Geotechnical Eit

    Salary range: $81,000 - $130,500

    Geotechnical Eit is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Geotechnical Eit jobs pay between $81,000 (25th percentile) and $130,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Geotechnical Eit job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Geotechnical Manager

    Salary range: $81,000 - $130,500

    Geotechnical Manager is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Geotechnical Manager jobs pay between $81,000 (25th percentile) and $130,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Geotechnical Manager job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Geotechnical Tunnel Engineer

    Salary range: $71,000 - $109,000

    Geotechnical Tunnel Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Geotechnical Tunnel Engineer jobs pay between $71,000 (25th percentile) and $109,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Geotechnical Tunnel Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Senior Geotechnical Engineer

    Salary range: $95,500 - $131,000

    Senior Geotechnical Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Senior Geotechnical Engineer jobs pay between $95,500 (25th percentile) and $131,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Senior Geotechnical Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Principal Geotechnical Engineer

    Salary range: $71,000 - $109,000

    Principal Geotechnical Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Principal Geotechnical Engineer jobs pay between $71,000 (25th percentile) and $109,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Principal Geotechnical Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.