Geotechnical Engineering Specialist

STV is looking for a Geotechnical Engineering Specialist out of our Franklin, TN location. You will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best engineers in the business and work on all stages of the project development process, from early planning through final design.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• •Conduct geotechnical investigations, site assessments, and subsurface explorations to support infrastructure, transportation, and building projects.
• •Supervision of Drill Crew on routine projects
• •Analyze soil, rock, and groundwater conditions and prepare detailed geotechnical reports with design recommendations.
• •Perform geotechnical design calculations for foundations, retaining structures, slope stability, and ground improvement techniques.
• •Provide technical support during construction, including reviewing submittals, performing field observations, and resolving geotechnical challenges.
• •Assist in preparing geotechnical engineering reports, specifications, and contract documents to support design and construction.
• •Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies to ensure project objectives and compliance standards are met.

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Required Skills & Required Experience:

• •BS/MS degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• •1+ years of experience including internships
• •EIT Certification preferred
• •Knowledge of geotechnical analysis software (gINT, LPILE, PLAXIS, OpenGround, etc.) a plus, but we’ll teach you
• •Ability to lift 50 pounds while assisting with drilling operations
• •Field work will typically occur in all types of weather and around significant construction equipment with exposure to dirt, grease, oils, etc.
• •Field work requires walking over various types of terrain such as low-lying swampy areas to mountainous, rugged terrain. Significant time spent bending or kneeling during each day.
• •Drilling operations may require out of town stays
• •Team player with curiosity and desire to learn

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation Range:

$75,980.92 - $86,835.34

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Back-Up Dependent Care • Parental Leave • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.