Geotechnical Engineer – Entry Level

. Analyze field and laboratory data .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesEntry Level💰 $76,000 - $87,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze field and laboratory data
Perform geotechnical analyses and develop recommendations for foundations, settlement, bearing capacity, slope stability, seepage, earth-retaining structures, embankments, dams, and other geotechnical infrastructure
Prepare technical reports, project plans and specifications, and cost estimates
Provide on-site support for subsurface investigations, in-situ testing, instrumentation installation and monitoring, construction observation, surveying, materials testing, and facility inspections
Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing geotechnical engineering projects
Support project planning, progress tracking, scheduling, and communication with project managers, clients, contractors, and field personnel
Collaborate with experienced geotechnical professionals to develop technical expertise, project management skills, and client relationships
Support characterization, design, construction, operation, and closure of mine tailings and coal ash storage facilities

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, or civil engineering with a geotechnical emphasis
Current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future
Ability to work in locations featuring rough terrain, limited accessibility, moving machinery, and industrial-facility conditions
Ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to lift or move field-testing equipment
Geotechnical software program experience preferred, including Geostudio, Rocscience, FLAC, PLAXIS, gINT, or BoreDM
Master’s degree in geotechnical engineering preferred

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