
Staff Geotechnical Engineer
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Intertek is seeking a Staff Geotechnical Engineer for local projects in Kennesaw, Georgia. The role performs geotechnical engineering assignments under close supervision, applying standard techniques and completing portions of broader assignments. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a bachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical, or geological engineering. The schedule may include nights and weekends as needed.
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Staff Geotechnical Engineer - Kennesaw, Georgia
Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s leading brands and companies, is actively seeking a Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join our Professional Services Industries Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in Kennesaw, GA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.
Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.
Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.
The Staff Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for conducting Geotechnical engineering on local projects. Entry level for Technical/Professional work. Works under close supervision of an experienced professional to perform assignments requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced professional. The job schedule may include some nights and weekends as needed. Ideal staff engineer candidates will be recent graduates with their Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering.
What you’ll do:
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Direct and execute Geotechnical project assignments including engineering analysis, report preparation, field exploration and laboratory services.
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Provide project level development of proposals and reports and ensure that client commitments are met.
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Field and Laboratory Sampling and Testing
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Oversight and Testing on Geotechnical project during Design and Construction
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
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BS Degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering required
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Strong background in soil mechanics with extensive knowledge of Geotechnical analysis and laboratory testing of soil
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Capable of conducting and supervising field exploration activities
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Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record required
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
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MS in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred
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Geotechnical engineering experience is preferred
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Experience in Geotechnical report preparation and development of appropriate Geotechnical recommendations is highly preferred
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E.I.T. is strongly preferred
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
We Value Diversity
Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [email protected] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
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 19 open Geotechnical Engineer jobs in Georgia and 837 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- 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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