Geotechnical Engineer
Lexington, KYFull-timeSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
Vision Engineering seeks Geotechnical Engineers at all experience levels, including recent graduates and licensed Professional Engineers. The role involves commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects spanning geotechnical investigations, foundation evaluations, earthwork construction, and construction monitoring and materials testing. Responsibilities and project management opportunities vary with experience, qualifications, and interests. Training and professional development are available, and prior geotechnical experience is not required for entry-level candidates.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Minimum Education Required
Other
Education Or Experience Substitution
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
License(s) Required
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Training Required/Provided
Prior geotechnical experience is not required for entry-level candidates. Training and professional development opportunities will be available.
Compensation
$ / yearly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
2
Job Description
We are seeking motivated Geotechnical Engineers of all experience levels to join our team. We welcome applications from recent engineering graduates, experienced engineers, and licensed Professional Engineers.
This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects involving geotechnical investigations, foundation evaluations, earthwork construction, and construction monitoring and materials testing. Candidates will have the opportunity to participate in projects from planning, initial subsurface exploration, and through design and construction.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities and project management opportunities will vary based on individual experience, qualifications, and interests. Responsibilities may include:
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Plan, coordinate, and oversee subsurface exploration programs, including soil borings, rock coring, and field investigations.
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Evaluate subsurface conditions and perform geotechnical engineering analyses for foundations, retaining walls, slopes, pavements, and earthwork.
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Prepare geotechnical engineering reports, technical recommendations, and construction-related documentation.
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Provide engineering support during construction, including evaluation of soil conditions, foundation excavations, fill placement, and ground improvement.
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Coordinate and review construction materials testing and special inspections efforts involving earthwork, concrete, masonry, and other types of construction.
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Review laboratory and field testing results and construction documentation to evaluate compliance with project specifications and engineering recommendations.
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Communicate with clients, contractors, design professionals, and project stakeholders.
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Assist with project scheduling, proposals, budgets, and overall project management.
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Provide technical oversight and training to engineers and engineering technicians.
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Identify and evaluate unexpected subsurface or construction conditions and develop practical engineering solutions.
Qualifications
Required:
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Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering which provides the educational foundation to begin the Professional Engineering licensure process.
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Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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Effective written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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For entry-level and EIT applicants, a willingness to perform fieldwork, soil logging, and visit active construction sites.
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Valid driver's license.
Preferred:
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Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
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Experience with geotechnical investigations, engineering analyses, or construction monitoring and materials testing.
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Familiarity with applicable ASTM standards, building codes, and construction specifications.
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Experience preparing geotechnical engineering reports and recommendations.
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Experience preparing special inspection reports.
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Experience managing projects, coordinating field personnel, or communicating directly with clients.
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
401k
Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid time off
Industry
Technical Services
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
102512
Application Email
How this job compares
Set against the 837 open Geotechnical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$91–160K/yr547 salary ranges
- US median$23–33/hr31 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 23 open Geotechnical Engineer jobs in Kentucky and 837 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Kentucky
- CDM Smith5 open
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- Experience
- Geotechnical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 7 years (712 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 722 of the 837 open Geotechnical Engineer jobs (86%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 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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