Geotechnical Engineer
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Job overview
The Geotechnical Engineer II will perform geotechnical analyses and explorations, design foundations and other geotechnical features, and support construction projects. The role includes reviewing designs, evaluating proposals for geotechnical compliance, and collaborating with customers and internal teams. The employer requires a civil or geotechnical engineering degree, 3–7 years of relevant experience, and FE certification; a PE license is highly preferred.
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Posted
23 October 2026
Start date
25 January 2027
Salary Range
USD
90000
- 120000
per Annually
LocationPhiladelphia
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering and Project Management
Reference170798
Job Function Geotechnical Engineer
Job description
Geotechnical Engineer II
We currently seek a high-caliber Geotechnical Engineer II for a direct hire basis within our Client’s team of experienced professionals.
About the Company
At TRS Staffing Solutions , we connect top talent with leading organizations across the globe. Our Client is a respected engineering and construction firm known for delivering innovative infrastructure solutions. They offer a collaborative environment focused on technical excellence, safety, and career development. This is a great opportunity to join a company that values performance, integrity, and growth—where your contributions will directly impact meaningful projects.
Job Duties:
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Perform geotechnical analysis and studies to assess mitigation options for geohazards (e.g., seismic analysis, karst evaluation).
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Plan and conduct geotechnical explorations.
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Design foundations, retaining walls, horizontal directional drills, and slope stability using appropriate calculations.
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Assist in proposal development and cost/schedule estimation for investigations.
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Provide direction to technical teams during field inspections.
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Collaborate with customers and internal teams to ensure timely project completion.
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Support Program Manager in design and evaluation of construction documents.
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Develop design drawings and specifications for construction projects.
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Review and approve geotechnical designs from external consultants.
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Evaluate construction design proposals for geotechnical compliance.
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Assess team performance and identify training needs to meet objectives.
Education & Experience:
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BS in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
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3–7 years of relevant experience required.
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FE certification required; PE license highly preferred.
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Strong understanding of industry codes and standards.
Skills & Competencies:
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Excellent written and verbal communication.
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Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
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Effective time management and organizational skills.
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Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
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Experience with engineering, procurement, and construction projects is desirable.
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High attention to detail and accuracy.
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Proficiency with relevant software applications.
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Ability to collaborate across teams and with clients.
Why TRS & Our Client?
Our Client offers industry-leading pay, a supportive team environment, and a rewards system aligned with your success. Their continued growth provides career development opportunities and the ability to shape your future. Innovation, hard work, and determination are recognized and rewarded.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.
How this job compares
Set against the 821 open Geotechnical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$90–120K/yr
- US median$91–160K/yr541 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $105K, is 17% below the US median midpoint ($126K) — in the lowest quarter of Geotechnical Engineer salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 33 open Geotechnical Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 821 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- CDM Smith9 open
- HAYWARD BAKER INC3 open
- Schnabel Engineering3 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Geotechnical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 707 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 719 of the 821 open Geotechnical Engineer jobs (88%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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