Graduate Engineer/EIT - Geotechnical & Construction Materials Testing (CMT)

About Atlas

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Graduate Engineer (EIT) to join our Geotechnical and Construction Materials Testing (CMT) team. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer looking to build hands-on experience in geotechnical investigations, laboratory testing, and construction material testing & quality assurance, while working toward PE licensure under the mentorship of senior staff. You will support field exploration, field testing, lab testing & analysis, and proposal/fee and report preparation for a variety of public and private sector projects, including highway, municipal, utilities and commercial developments projects.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of geotechnical field investigations, including soil borings, sampling, and in-situ testing
• Perform materials testing and QA/QC for soils, concrete, asphalt, and aggregate on active construction projects.
• Coordinate with drilling crews, technicians, and construction personnel to ensure project schedules and quality standards are met
• Log and classify soil and rock samples in accordance with ASTM/AASHTO standards
• Oversee typical geotechnical laboratory testing and conduct advanced Geotechnical laboratory testing
• Analyze field and lab data to support geotechnical engineering recommendations
• Assist in preparing geotechnical data and engineering reports, and construction observation reports under the direction of a licensed PE
• Support design tasks for foundation, retaining structures, earth work and pavement as directed
• Maintain accurate field documentation, daily reports, and testing records
• Assist in preparing geotechnical and CMT service proposals, including scope, fee, and schedule inputs
• Travel to project/job sites as needed, including some regional travel

You’ll thrive here if you have

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical emphasis preferred) from an ABET-accredited program

• 1–3 years of relevant geotechnical and/or CMT experience

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required (or passed FE exam and actively pursuing EIT)

• Working knowledge of ASTM/AASHTO/TxDOT testing standards and methods

• Familiarity with soil/rock classification and basic