Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer

Job Overview:

Athena is seeking a staff-level geotechnical engineer to support our geotechnical group in Nashville. The primary role for the candidate will be to perform various activities in support of geotechnical investigations. Job duties will include but are not limited to the following:

  • Execute geotechnical investigations of basic complexity

  • Coordination of geotechnical field explorations

  • Field logging of soil and rock core samples for geotechnical explorations, as necessary

  • Assign geotechnical laboratory tests and review results

  • Perform geotechnical analyses including shallow foundation bearing capacity and settlement, deep foundation capacities (drilled shafts, auger cast piles, driven piles, etc.), and slope stability

  • Assist with preparation geotechnical reports and proposals

Education Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geological Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university is required.

Qualifications:

  • 0 to 2 years experience

  • E.I. or E.I.T certification

  • Strong writing and communication skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word and Excel)

  • Overnight travel and ability to work outdoors is required

  • Routine lifting of up to 50 pounds

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