Welcome to the Geotechnical Engineer jobs section at Ladders. We host a wide range of high-quality jobs seeking skilled and experienced Geotechnical Engineers. As a Geotechnical Engineer, you play a critical role in conducting soil studies, interpreting rock and soil data, and designing earthworks and structure foundations. With our selection of jobs, you can find the perfect job that aligns with your interest and expertise.
If you’re looking for a career that combines your love for engineering with natural materials, a job as a Geotechnical Engineer could be your dream job. With opportunities to work in diverse projects and companies, you can push boundaries while working in this field.
Typically, you will require a Bachelor’s degree in civil or geotechnical engineering, although employers often prefer candidates with a Master’s degree. Experience and a passion for the field are crucial and will make you stand out in your job search.
Senior Mechanical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
$84K - $129K *
Lead the design and analysis of nuclear power plant systems. Oversee project teams and ensure compliance with engineering standards while developing innovative solutions for plant operation and modifi...
2 weeks ago
Mechatronics Applications Engineer III
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in developing customized mechanical and electrical systems, managing project scopes, and overseeing quoting processes. Collaborate with teams to create efficient designs and strategies...
3 weeks ago
Electrical Design and Analysis Engineer 3 (Virtual)
$104K - $162K *
Grow your career with a role focused on analyzing customer needs and developing electronic product designs. Collaborate on high-level and detailed designs, ensuring compliance and performance through...
3 days ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Data Center
$100K - $120K *
Deliver your expertise as a Senior Fire Protection Engineer, leading complex fire protection systems for critical projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with fir...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Manager, Construction Permitting
$110K - $130K *
Accelerate your career as an expert in environmental compliance during construction. Drive cross-functional collaboration and ensure adherence to regulatory standards while supporting sustainable proj...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable software architectures, mentor junior engineers, and optimize system performance while driving technical excellence and best practices within...
Reposted 1 week ago
Sr. Manager, Electrical Engineering
$120K - $145K *
Grow your career with a role that drives innovation in electrical design for data centers. Oversee project activities, develop design standards, and implement energy-efficient systems while leading a...
3 days ago
Senior GRC Engineer - GOV (FedRAMP 20x)
$110K - $130K *
Champion federal compliance as a strategic partner, guiding clients through complex certifications and fostering executive relationships. Lead a team to ensure excellence in security compliance across...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $125K *
Engineer interconnected systems by building MCP servers, APIs, and workflows. Collaborate to develop high-impact in-house automation tools, ensuring maintainability and clarity in code while leveragin...
3 weeks ago
$114K - $195K *
Transform infrastructure reliability by leading innovative projects across teams. Leverage your expertise in SRE and cloud technologies to drive compliance and automation. Collaborate with cross-funct...
1 week ago
Senior Transmission Line Engineer
$73K - $132K *
Deliver innovative engineering solutions on high-voltage transmission projects while collaborating with a diverse team. Take the lead on design tasks, client interactions, and project oversight to enh...
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Lead Satellite Mechanical Design Engineer
$130K - $160K *
Lead the mechanical design of satellite systems from concept to launch. Oversee a team, ensuring structural integrity and performance while innovating to meet demanding project requirements in a fast...
3 weeks ago
$140K - $160K *
Optimize cloud infrastructure and DevSecOps processes to enhance efficiency. Collaborate with key stakeholders to design sustainable solutions, drive best practices, and lead engineering efforts in a...
2 weeks ago
Director, Overhead Transmission Line Design
$125K - $150K *
Lead and shape engineering operations while fostering relationships with stakeholders. Drive financial performance and implement best practices across the service line, guiding teams to achieve strate...
3 weeks ago
Senior Transmission Line Project Manager - Remote
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in managing high voltage transmission line projects, ensuring quality and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle. Develop client relationships while driving innovative solutions i...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$87K - $157K *
Support projects by executing substation design, ensuring quality, and collaborating with teams. Create drawings, manage project lifecycle, and interact with clients for effective delivery. Occasional...
3 weeks ago
Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 (Nuclear Plant Analysis) - Nuclear
$118K - $180K *
Shape the future of clean energy by enhancing nuclear power plant efficiency. Collaborate with teams to evaluate systems and develop technical solutions for plant uprate projects while mentoring junio...
2 weeks ago
Senior Construction Engineer, Energy Storage (Remote)
$90K - $113K *
Empower our engineering efforts by providing expert oversight and guidance in battery energy storage systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful project execution and support continuous impro...
3 weeks ago
$131K - $237K *
Unlock potential by leading substation engineering projects, ensuring quality control and strategic client engagement while mentoring junior engineers. Drive design accuracy and project excellence thr...
3 weeks ago
Lead Special Structural Analysis Engineer 1 - Nuclear
$118K - $180K *
Join a team that's redefining nuclear engineering, leading innovative structural projects and mentoring design engineers. Influence multi-discipline collaborations to deliver safety-focused solutions...
2 weeks ago
Civil Site Lead, Power Delivery - Remote (U.S.)
$110K - $130K *
Lead civil engineering efforts for transmission and substation projects, ensuring compliance with design standards. Oversee site management, collaborate with teams, and mentor junior engineers to succ...
3 weeks ago
Senior Security Engineer - Infrastructure
$150K - $180K *
Innovate the security landscape by driving cloud, network, and infrastructure security across multiple platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enforce policies and create resilient archi...
3 weeks ago
Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear
$84K - $129K *
Drive innovation by leading engineering design projects that enhance instrumentation and control systems in energy facilities, ensuring efficiency, safety, and client satisfaction through collaboratio...
4 weeks ago
Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
$118K - $180K *
Champion complex electrical engineering projects at nuclear plants by leading technical teams, defining scopes, ensuring quality deliverables, and fostering client relationships while leveraging moder...
4 days ago
Lead Substation Engineer 2 - Construction Management
$134K - $205K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative substation solutions, ensuring project success through technical expertise in commissioning and protection systems. This senior role requires collaboration acr...
1 week ago
What do Geotechnical Engineers do?
Geotechnical Engineers perform ground investigation, interpret rock and soil data, and design earthworks and structure foundations among numerous other things.
What qualifications are needed to be a Geotechnical Engineer?
Usually, a Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering is needed. However, many employers prefer candidates with a Master's degree, and practical experience.
What does a typical day for a Geotechnical Engineer look like?
A typical day can involve site visits, conducting soil studies, preparing reports, and designing site works. Each day can present different challenges and opportunities.