Certerra is seeking a motivated Geotechnical Staff Engineer to join our Northern Nevada team in Reno, NV. In this role, you will support geotechnical investigation, testing, analysis, and reporting on a wide variety of civil and infrastructure projects. Working under the guidance of senior engineers and project managers, you will gain hands-on experience across all phases of geotechnical engineering practice, including field exploration, laboratory testing, data interpretation, and technical report writing. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer looking to build a strong foundation in applied geotechnical engineering within a collaborative, growth-oriented firm.

New Graduates Welcome!!

Duties:

Field Investigation & Sampling
Laboratory Testing & Data Analysis
Geotechnical Report Preparation
Construction Observation & Testing Engineering Analysis & Design Support
Perform slope stability, bearing capacity, and settlement analyses
Client & Project Support
Assist project managers and senior engineers with deliverables and client communication
Maintain accurate field logs, boring logs, and project documentation

Education/Qualifications:

B.S. in Civil Engineering or Geological Engineering Required (Geotechnical focus preferred)
M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering (a plus, not required)
Relevant field or lab experience may substitute for advanced degree 0–3 years of geotechnical engineering experience

Certifications/Licenses needed:

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required;
PE license a plus
40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER, ACI Field Testing, ICC Special Inspection certifications (valued)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.

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Geotechnical Staff Engineer-Reno, NV