Geotechnical Engineer Jobs in Michigan
Geotechnical Engineer jobs in Michigan are steadily active, concentrated in infrastructure, transportation, and environmental remediation work across a state with aging roads, major bridge projects, and ongoing brownfield redevelopment. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor anchor most of the hiring, with established firms like Geosyntec Consultants, Terracon, and WSP USA maintaining consistent Michigan workloads. The most in-demand specialties are foundation design, slope stability analysis, and contaminated-site assessment. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrating safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
- Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
- Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
- Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
- Senior level engineering professional providing technical direction required for production and completion of both routine and unique or complex projects.
- Responsible for conceptualizing the initial design and/or investigative approach for a major phase of a large project or have overall responsibility for the engineering work on a project of moderate scope.
- Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinates engineering work involving conventional engineering practices but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements.
- Provide review of projects requiring complex and innovative investigation techniques and supervise the analysis and formulation of recommendations in written reports to clients; provides technical review of reports.
- Lead technical training and make informed decisions based upon state of the art technology issues.
- Provide leadership of marketing, sales and business development.
- Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects.
- Serve as a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Minimum 8-11 years’ experience.
- Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
- Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required.
Innovation and hands-on practice come together in our geotechnical consulting services. We provide geotechnical services nationwide for a wide range of projects, drawing on six decades of historical geotechnical data, a fleet of more than 200 drill rigs, 140 accredited laboratories, and thousands of employees to quickly organize or capture site data wherever projects are located. From AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies to geophysics and traditional exploration, we deliver precision, value-added subsurface information and engineering and scientific expertise to solving our clients’ challenges and achieve their goals for project sustainability, quality, and efficiency.
EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
- Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrating safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
- Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
- Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
- Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
- Senior level engineering professional providing technical direction required for production and completion of both routine and unique or complex projects.
- Responsible for conceptualizing the initial design and/or investigative approach for a major phase of a large project or have overall responsibility for the engineering work on a project of moderate scope.
- Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinates engineering work involving conventional engineering practices but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements.
- Provide review of projects requiring complex and innovative investigation techniques and supervise the analysis and formulation of recommendations in written reports to clients; provides technical review of reports.
- Lead technical training and make informed decisions based upon state of the art technology issues.
- Provide leadership of marketing, sales and business development.
- Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects.
- Serve as a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Minimum 8-11 years’ experience.
- Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
- Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required.
Innovation and hands-on practice come together in our geotechnical consulting services. We provide geotechnical services nationwide for a wide range of projects, drawing on six decades of historical geotechnical data, a fleet of more than 200 drill rigs, 140 accredited laboratories, and thousands of employees to quickly organize or capture site data wherever projects are located. From AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies to geophysics and traditional exploration, we deliver precision, value-added subsurface information and engineering and scientific expertise to solving our clients’ challenges and achieve their goals for project sustainability, quality, and efficiency.
EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in geotechnical engineer jobs across Michigan.
- Engineer in Training or Professional Engineer license through the Michigan Board of Professional Engineers
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or geotechnical engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency with geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, GeoStudio, or gINT
- Experience conducting field investigations including borings, soil sampling, and site reconnaissance
- Familiarity with MDOT geotechnical standards and AASHTO design guidelines
- Strong technical report writing skills for presenting findings to clients and regulatory agencies
Geotechnical Engineer Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a geotechnical engineer in Michigan?
You earn licensure as a Professional Engineer through the Michigan Board of Professional Engineers, which requires an accredited civil or geotechnical engineering degree, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to become an Engineer in Training, and then passing the PE exam after accumulating qualifying experience under a licensed engineer. Most Michigan employers expect at least a bachelor's degree, and a master's degree strengthens candidates pursuing senior or specialized roles in geotechnical practice.
How much do geotechnical engineers make in Michigan?
Geotechnical engineers in Michigan earn a median of about $92,100 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,920 for the lowest 10% to over $130,400 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire geotechnical engineers in Michigan?
Employers hiring geotechnical engineers in Michigan right now include SME, Eagle Mine, and PEA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Michigan's active transportation infrastructure program and ongoing brownfield remediation work keep engineering consulting firms posting consistently throughout the year.
Which Michigan cities have the most geotechnical engineer jobs?
Grand Rapids, Big Bay, and Detroit have the most geotechnical engineer openings in Michigan. Detroit leads because of its large transportation and infrastructure project volume, while Grand Rapids draws work tied to commercial development and West Michigan manufacturing expansion, and Ann Arbor benefits from proximity to the University of Michigan and a dense cluster of engineering consulting offices.
Are there remote geotechnical engineer jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. Geotechnical engineering is heavily field-oriented, requiring site visits, soil borings, and in-person client coordination, which limits full remote arrangements. About 0% of geotechnical engineer openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and when flexibility does exist it typically applies to report writing, data analysis, and design review tasks rather than field investigation work.
How can I get hired as a geotechnical engineer in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a staff or junior geotechnical engineer role at a mid-size consulting firm, where new graduates work directly under licensed PEs on site investigations and foundation reports. Large Michigan-based firms and MDOT-contracted consultants regularly hire recent civil engineering graduates as field technicians or engineering assistants to build site experience. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before graduating signals readiness and moves your application ahead of candidates who haven't started the licensure process.
Where can I find and apply to geotechnical engineer jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to geotechnical engineer jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings from employers actively hiring. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to each one.
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