Geotechnical Engineer Jobs in Georgia
Geotechnical Engineer jobs in Georgia are steady and active, concentrated in infrastructure, transportation, and commercial development, with openings from entry-level staff engineers through senior project leads. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta anchor the bulk of hiring, where firms like Terracon, Golder Associates, and WSP USA maintain strong Georgia presences. Ground improvement, slope stability analysis, and foundation design for heavy civil and transportation projects are the specialties in highest demand across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Vice President, Nuclear Geotechnical Engineer in our Atlanta, GA or any of our United States offices. The work will primarily consist of the practice of geotechnical engineering for safety related subsurface investigations in support of new nuclear power plants. You will serve as a technical professional and/or leader for in-depth investigations of the geologic profile, seismicity, surface ruptures, voids, slope stability, aquifers, reactor excavation design, and foundation design. Responsible for SME innovation and administration; ensuring corporate compliance with all Local, State, and Federal environmental and safety regulations; and providing direction to address current and future environmental challenges in a rapidly changing and complex business climate.
Your Impact
- Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the scientific discipline and function, offering direction, expertise, and support to ensure project and work site deliverables are successfully achieved within the business sector.
- Actively foster compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local environmental laws, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure that scientific discipline certifications, accreditations, and value proposition is developed and continuously improved.
- Schedule scientific discipline meetings, providing updates and recommendations to ensure that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to inculcate discipline expertise and innovation into project work.
- Develop and inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics.
- Interpret and summarize data, including reports and documents that result in sound scientific and regulatory conclusions.
- Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to clients.
- Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline; Master’s degree a plus.
- 15+ years of Engineer experience in a corporate environment.
- 3+ years of Geotechnical Engineer in support of licensing and design of nuclear power facilities.
- Demonstrated experience working under Nuclear Quality Assurance Programs that meet the requirements of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1.
- Experience with the collection of field data using soil borings, rock coring, CPTs, geophysical methods, etc.
- Experience reviewing and summarizing detailed geologic papers and studies.
- Experience assigning, evaluating, and interpreting geotechnical laboratory testing and analyses
- Prepare Safety Analysis Reports to support Early Site Permit, Construction Permit, and/or Combined Operating License Applications for submission to the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (US NRC).
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain PE.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to quickly adapt to change. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree is preferred.
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WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Vice President, Nuclear Geotechnical Engineer in our Atlanta, GA or any of our United States offices. The work will primarily consist of the practice of geotechnical engineering for safety related subsurface investigations in support of new nuclear power plants. You will serve as a technical professional and/or leader for in-depth investigations of the geologic profile, seismicity, surface ruptures, voids, slope stability, aquifers, reactor excavation design, and foundation design. Responsible for SME innovation and administration; ensuring corporate compliance with all Local, State, and Federal environmental and safety regulations; and providing direction to address current and future environmental challenges in a rapidly changing and complex business climate.
Your Impact
- Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the scientific discipline and function, offering direction, expertise, and support to ensure project and work site deliverables are successfully achieved within the business sector.
- Actively foster compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local environmental laws, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure that scientific discipline certifications, accreditations, and value proposition is developed and continuously improved.
- Schedule scientific discipline meetings, providing updates and recommendations to ensure that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to inculcate discipline expertise and innovation into project work.
- Develop and inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics.
- Interpret and summarize data, including reports and documents that result in sound scientific and regulatory conclusions.
- Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to clients.
- Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline; Master’s degree a plus.
- 15+ years of Engineer experience in a corporate environment.
- 3+ years of Geotechnical Engineer in support of licensing and design of nuclear power facilities.
- Demonstrated experience working under Nuclear Quality Assurance Programs that meet the requirements of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1.
- Experience with the collection of field data using soil borings, rock coring, CPTs, geophysical methods, etc.
- Experience reviewing and summarizing detailed geologic papers and studies.
- Experience assigning, evaluating, and interpreting geotechnical laboratory testing and analyses
- Prepare Safety Analysis Reports to support Early Site Permit, Construction Permit, and/or Combined Operating License Applications for submission to the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (US NRC).
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain PE.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to quickly adapt to change. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree is preferred.
#LI-GD1
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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- Consulting & Professional Services13
- Technology & Software3
- Aerospace & Defense2
- Construction & Real Estate1
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in geotechnical engineer jobs across Georgia.
- Active Georgia Professional Engineer license or eligibility for Georgia licensure required
- Bachelor's degree in geotechnical, civil, or geological engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, SLIDE, or gINT
- Experience with field investigation including soil boring, sampling, and in-situ testing
- Ability to prepare geotechnical reports and interpret laboratory test data independently
- Valid driver's license with willingness to travel to project sites across Georgia
Geotechnical Engineer Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a geotechnical engineer in Georgia?
Becoming a licensed geotechnical engineer in Georgia requires earning a bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, accumulating qualifying experience, and then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam administered through the Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Licensure as a Professional Engineer is the standard credential Georgia employers require for independent practice and report signing.
How much do geotechnical engineers make in Georgia?
Geotechnical engineers in Georgia earn a median of about $84,240 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,850 for the lowest 10% to over $153,690 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire geotechnical engineers in Georgia?
Employers hiring geotechnical engineers in Georgia right now include Atlas Technical Consultants, WSP, and S&ME, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's large-scale transportation and infrastructure programs, including Georgia DOT projects and port expansion work around Savannah, keep engineering and environmental consulting firms continuously recruiting across the state.
Which Georgia cities have the most geotechnical engineer jobs?
Atlanta, Roswell, and Kennesaw have the most geotechnical engineer openings in Georgia. Atlanta drives the largest share of listings because of its scale as a commercial development and transportation hub, while Savannah and Augusta generate consistent demand tied to port logistics expansion, military installation projects at Fort Eisenhower, and ongoing industrial growth in their surrounding corridors.
Are there remote geotechnical engineer jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. Geotechnical engineering is fundamentally site-dependent work involving field investigations, borings, and project-site assessments that cannot be performed remotely. About 40% of geotechnical engineer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to cover report writing, data analysis, and project management responsibilities rather than fieldwork.
How can I get hired as a geotechnical engineer in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is applying to staff engineer or engineer-in-training roles at Georgia's large geotechnical and civil consulting firms, which regularly bring on new graduates to support field exploration programs and laboratory testing. Firms like Terracon and WSP USA run structured early-career programs at their Georgia offices. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before or shortly after graduation signals readiness and gives candidates a clear edge over those who have not yet started the licensure process.
Where can I find and apply to geotechnical engineer jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to geotechnical engineer jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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