Staff Geotechnical Engineer (EIT)

Description

ALLWEST is an employee-owned geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, construction materials testing, and special inspection firm serving clients throughout the Pacific Northwest.

We are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. This position is a strong fit for an engineer who enjoys a combination of fieldwork, technical problem-solving, construction involvement, and collaboration with project teams.

What You’ll Do

• •Support geotechnical engineering projects from field exploration through design and construction.
• •Perform and document subsurface investigations, including drilling and test pit activities.
• •Collect, evaluate, and interpret field and laboratory data.
• •Assist with geotechnical analyses for foundations, slopes, seismic conditions, and other project needs.
• •Prepare technical documentation, calculations, and engineering reports.
• •Provide field support and observation during construction.
• •Collaborate with engineers, technicians, clients, contractors, and other project team members.

Requirements

• •Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline from an ABET-accredited program
• •Minimum of two years of geotechnical engineering or related experience
• •Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or ability to obtain EIT certification within six months of hire
• •Strong written and verbal communication skills
• •Ability to work effectively with internal teams, clients, and project partners
• •Ability to adapt to changing field conditions and project requirements
• •Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• •Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate a vehicle in varying weather conditions
• •Ability and willingness to travel as project needs require, including occasional overnight or extended travel of approximately one week
• •Travel is primarily within the greater Tri-Cities region, with occasional travel to other ALLWEST locations throughout Idaho, Montana, and Washington

Preferred Qualifications

• •Engineering experience with progressively increasing levels of responsibility
• •Experience performing subsurface field explorations, including drilling methods, test pit excavations, and geophysical methods
• •Experience installing or monitoring geotechnical instrumentation, including inclinometers and piezometers
• •Experience or education using geotechnical analysis software for field data reduction, slope stability, foundation design, seismic analysis, or related applications
• •Experience supporting or overseeing geotechnical aspects of construction projects

Why ALLWEST?

As an employee-owned company , ALLWEST gives eligible employees the opportunity to participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and share in the success of the company. Eligible employees have access to benefits including:

• •Company-paid medical, dental, and group life insurance
• •Optional vision, disability, accident, and supplemental life insurance
• •FSA and HSA options
• •401(k) with company match
• •Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• •Tuition reimbursement

ALLWEST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.