Staff Geotechnical Engineer 2

Find your path and enjoy the journey at Haley & Aldrich. With us, you’ll tackle clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments – and, in turn, build stronger communities. You’ll work with teams of passionate colleagues, driven by a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.

As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development. 

We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a Staff Geotechnical Engineer 2 to work in a technical support role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company and get involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients. This is a full-time position located in our Boston, MA office.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, you will:

• Independently conduct field investigations and assessments of soil, groundwater, surface water, etc., using approved industry standard procedures.
  
  
• Conduct basic construction observation, including quality control documentation and field testing tasks.
  
  
• Prepare and maintain accurate and detailed documentation of activities both in the field and during data evaluation.
  
  
• Apply academic training and use computer software to perform calculations and evaluation of information.
  
  
• Perform geotechnical evaluations, summarize information, and use AutoCAD, Revit, and Civil 3D on projects.
  
  
• Draft technical sections of project communications and reports.
  
  
• Assist with the development of technical scopes of work and cost estimating for proposal efforts on small- to medium-sized tasks or project opportunities.
  
  
• Perform all work in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols.
  
  
• Demonstrate the company’s foundational safety behaviors.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
  
  
• 0 - 3+ years of related experience.
  
  
• Proficient technical writing, verbal communication, reasoning, and time management skills.
  
  
• Able to work independently or with minimal direction in performing tasks and assignments under the direction of senior staff.
  
  
• Desire to learn and grow in your profession, demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, resourcefulness, flexibility, and ownership.
  
  
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit and/or relevant geotechnical analysis software.
  
  
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position: lift 50 lbs., traverse unstable/sloping sites and landscapes, work outside in a range of weather conditions, and have the stamina for moderate physical activity for the majority of field working hours.
  
  
• Able to travel to work locations that may require overnight stays.

Preferred Skills:

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training.
  
  
• Specialized software applications relevant to geotechnical engineering.
  
  
• Revit skills a plus.

The salary range for this position in Boston, MA is $70,000 - $85,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market.

About Haley & Aldrich 

Haley & Aldrich is committed to solving our clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments. Our team of 1,000+ engineers and scientists across the United States draws inspiration from one mission: to work closely with clients as they navigate change to create safer, more robust places to live and work. Since our founding in 1957, organizations across the public and private sectors have relied