Geotechnical Engineer Jobs in Arizona
Geotechnical Engineer jobs in Arizona are consistently active, with demand across infrastructure development, mining, land development, and water resource projects at every level from entry-level staff engineer through senior principal. Phoenix and Tucson anchor most of the hiring, with additional activity in Tempe and Mesa, where firms like Terracon, GHD, and AECOM maintain established Arizona offices. The most sought-after specialties in the state are slope stability analysis, mine waste management, and foundation design tied to Arizona's expanding residential and commercial construction sectors. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Shape Arizona’s Future. Lead Projects That Matter.
Quality Testing, LLC (QT) is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership, manage complex projects, and support the continued growth of our geotechnical engineering practice.
Location: Gilbert, Arizona
Schedule: Full-time
This position is located in Gilbert, Arizona, and does not require travel.
About Quality Testing
Quality Testing, LLC (QT) is a trusted Arizona engineering consulting firm specializing in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and construction inspection. For more than 25 years, we have partnered with public agencies, municipalities, engineering firms, contractors, and developers to support safe, reliable, and high-quality infrastructure throughout Arizona.
Our work supports transportation, municipal, commercial, industrial, and public infrastructure projects. We are seeking a collaborative senior engineer who can deliver technically sound solutions, manage successful projects, build strong client relationships, and mentor developing engineering professionals.
Why Join Quality Testing?
- Local position based in Gilbert, Arizona
- No travel required
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with a generous company match
- Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company-paid professional development
- Support for maintaining professional licenses and relevant credentials
- Leadership opportunities within a growing geotechnical practice
- Collaborative environment with experienced engineers, technicians, inspectors, and project managers
- Opportunity to influence technical standards, project delivery, and team development
- Diverse portfolio of Arizona projects
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will lead geotechnical investigations and provide technical guidance throughout the planning, design, and construction phases of projects.
Responsibilities may include:
- Planning, managing, and overseeing geotechnical investigations
- Developing project scopes, proposals, schedules, and budgets
- Reviewing field exploration programs, boring logs, laboratory data, and subsurface information
- Evaluating soil, rock, groundwater, and site conditions
- Performing or reviewing geotechnical analyses and engineering calculations
- Developing recommendations for shallow and deep foundations, earthwork, site preparation, settlement, retaining structures, slopes, and pavement systems
- Preparing and reviewing geotechnical reports, technical memoranda, proposals, and construction recommendations
- Providing technical consultation throughout the design and construction process
- Reviewing construction materials testing and inspection results when relevant to project requirements
- Performing senior-level quality assurance and quality control reviews
- Signing and sealing engineering reports and other documents when required
- Identifying technical risks and developing practical, cost-effective solutions
- Coordinating with clients, owners, architects, contractors, public agencies, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Managing project scope, financial performance, schedules, deliverables, and client expectations
- Supporting client development, proposal preparation, and business-growth efforts
- Mentoring junior engineers, project engineers, technicians, and other technical staff
Promoting a culture of safety, integrity, technical excellence, accountability, and teamwork
Build Your Career with QT
At QT, quality is more than part of our name—it is the foundation of our work. Our engineers provide the technical expertise and leadership needed to help clients understand subsurface conditions, manage risk, and deliver successful projects.
If you are an experienced geotechnical engineer who values integrity, technical excellence, teamwork, accountability, and professional growth, we would like to hear from you.
Join Quality Testing and help shape the future of Arizona’s infrastructure. Apply today!
This job description is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Employees are responsible for the duties associated with their position and may be assigned additional responsibilities as needed.
Quality Testing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in geotechnical engineer jobs across Arizona.
- Arizona PE license or Engineer-in-Training registration with a path to licensure
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or closely related field
- Experience with slope stability software such as SLOPE/W or similar geotechnical analysis tools
- Proficiency in subsurface investigation, soil testing, and geotechnical report writing
- Familiarity with Arizona-specific geology including expansive soils, caliche, and arid site conditions
- Strong field experience conducting and overseeing geotechnical borings and laboratory testing
Geotechnical Engineer Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a geotechnical engineer in Arizona?
You become a geotechnical engineer in Arizona by earning a bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering from an accredited program, then registering as an Engineer-in-Training through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration after passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. After accumulating qualifying work experience under a licensed professional engineer, you sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to obtain your Arizona Professional Engineer license, which most employers require for independent practice and report-stamping authority.
How much do geotechnical engineers make in Arizona?
Geotechnical engineers in Arizona earn a median of about $89,660 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,740 for the lowest 10% to over $138,030 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire geotechnical engineers in Arizona?
Employers hiring geotechnical engineers in Arizona right now include WSP, Jobot, and SOCOTEC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arizona's active mining industry, large-scale infrastructure projects, and rapid residential growth across the Phoenix metro mean established geotechnical consulting firms maintain consistent hiring pipelines throughout the year.
Which Arizona cities have the most geotechnical engineer jobs?
Tucson, Phoenix, and Tempe have the most geotechnical engineer openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates due to the scale of its commercial, residential, and transportation infrastructure activity, while Tucson's presence is driven by mining projects and University of Arizona-affiliated research and consulting work, and smaller suburban markets like Mesa and Tempe reflect overflow hiring from large firms headquartered in the greater Phoenix corridor.
Are there remote geotechnical engineer jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're rare. Geotechnical engineering is inherently field-intensive, requiring site visits, soil borings, and hands-on investigation that cannot be performed remotely. About 50% of geotechnical engineer openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those openings typically cover report writing, data analysis, and project management tasks that can be completed off-site between field assignments.
How can I get hired as a geotechnical engineer in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for staff engineer or field technician roles at established consulting firms with Arizona offices, where new graduates work under licensed PEs on active projects while building toward their Engineer-in-Training registration. Large firms like Terracon and AECOM regularly bring on recent civil engineering graduates in Arizona for ground-level roles involving field testing, lab work, and report support. Obtaining your EIT credential through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration shortly after graduation signals readiness and gives you a measurable edge over candidates who have not yet sat for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
Where can I find and apply to geotechnical engineer jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to geotechnical engineer jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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