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Early-Career Geoenvironmental Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants

Oakland, CAFull-time$77–97K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$77–97K/yr
Location
Oakland, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Health And Safety Training, requiredBachelor's degree, requiredValid U.S. Driver's License, required

Job overview

Geosyntec Consultants is hiring an Early-Career Geoenvironmental Engineer for its Oakland or Walnut Creek office. The role applies academic knowledge to civil and environmental engineering consulting projects, including site characterization, landfill design, construction monitoring, and geohazard work. The engineer will conduct field investigations, perform evaluations, develop construction documents, and prepare reports. A bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field is required; an advanced degree and prior consulting experience are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Geotechnical Field Investigations, nice to haveEngineering Calculations, nice to haveConstruction Monitoring, nice to haveLandfill Design, nice to haveLandfill Permitting, nice to haveWater Structure Evaluation, nice to haveConstruction Documents, nice to haveEngineering Reports, nice to haveCivil 3D, nice to haveSlope/W, nice to havePLAXIS, nice to haveField Work, requiredOvernight Travel, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil, Geotechnical, or Environmental Engineering, requiredAdvanced Degree in Related Engineering, nice to haveEngineering Consulting Experience, nice to haveHealth and Safety Training, requiredMedical Monitoring, requiredClient-Driven Drug and Background Testing, requiredValid U.S. Driver's License, requiredSatisfactory Driving Record, required

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Geoenvironmental Engineer in either our Oakland or Walnut Creek, CA office. While learning the business skills needed for a successful career in civil and environmental engineering consulting, you will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world projects involving site characterization; landfill design and construction; earth retaining structures and foundation design; water retaining structures; mining; construction quality assurance and monitoring; forensic investigations and litigation support; numerical analysis; instrumentation; and geohazard characterization / mitigation.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients 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/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conducting geotechnical field investigations;

  • Performing engineering calculations and evaluations;

  • Monitoring heavy civil construction projects;

  • Landfill design and permitting;

  • Water retaining structures evaluations;

  • Developing construction documents; and

  • Preparing engineering reports.

  • Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering. (required)

  • Advanced degree in the above fields. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

  • Prior work experience in engineering consulting. (preferred)

  • Experience with geotechnical and engineering software such as Civil 3d (Autodesk Suite), Slope/W, 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)

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

  • Minimum Salary: $77,235/year / Maximum Salary: $96,545 /year (Oakland, Walnut Creek, CA)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

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How this job compares

Set against the 5,260 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$77–97K/yr
  • California median$120–176K/yr287 salary ranges
  • US median$91–140K/yr2,932 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $87K, is 41% below the California median midpoint ($147K) — in the lowest quarter of Civil Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 327 open Civil Engineer jobs in California and 5,260 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (4,351 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,937 of the 5,260 open Civil Engineer jobs (75%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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