Express Interest in a 2026 Geotechnical Engineer Full-Time Role
Are you already thinking about your next opportunity? Burns & McDonnell is collecting information now for geotechnical engineering candidates that are interested in potential 2026 full-time opportunities.
Fill out our interest form tied to this Handshake posting to get ahead before our formal applications come out in the fall! A master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering is strongly preferred.
Our entry-level Geotechnical Engineers are responsible with assisting teams with the following:
- Field reconnaissance and geological research to evaluate site-specific geologic and hydrogeologic conditions and risks,
- Development of work scopes and subcontracts for subsurface investigations in Support of geotechnical design and evaluation efforts,
- Research and compiling project related data as required by the project team,
- Field observation of site investigation activities.
- Geotechnical hazard assessments, design of shallow and deep foundations, settlement analysis, slope stability analyses, and earthwork.
- Preparation and review of engineering design calculations, reports, specifications and construction documents, and other technical documents as needed.