Geotechnical Engineering Technician Green Card Jobs
Geotechnical engineering technician roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-3 for skilled workers or EB-2 for candidates with advanced degrees in geotechnical or civil engineering. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring permanent residency, and field-based technical experience in soil testing, drilling, and site investigation strengthens your case.
See All Geotechnical Engineering Technician JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 17+ Geotechnical Engineering Technician jobs
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 17+ Geotechnical Engineering Technician jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Geotechnical Engineering Technician roles.
Get Access To All JobsLangan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.
Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.
Job Summary
Langan is seeking a Geotechnical Field Technician to join its collaborative team in Salt Lake City, UT. This individual will serve a key function in providing field work and inspections as it relates to logging of borings and test pits, earthwork, shallow foundations, ground improvement and deep foundations. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work outside in a fast paced environment with opportunities for travel.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform field inspections as it relates to logging of borings and test pits, earthwork, shallow foundations, ground improvement and deep foundations (i.e., augercast piles, driven piles or drilled shafts);
- Prepare daily field inspection reports and ensure data sheets are accurate and up-to-date;
- Oversee and document residential grout monitoring for sinkhole remediation projects;
- Install and maintain seismograph vibration monitors and download data; assist with pre-construction conditions documentation; assist with preparation of monitoring reports;
- Maintain field equipment; troubleshoot as necessary; and
- Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered;
- 2+ years’ related geotechnical field technician experience;
- Construction or technology related experience preferred (i.e., logging of borings, foundation subgrade/bearing zone inspection, earthwork and Nuclear Gauge certification);
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;
- Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;
- Reliable transportation to access job sites and a valid driver’s license in good standing; and
- Ability to spend 100% of their work hours in the field.
Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.
Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!
Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.
Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.
Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.
Job Summary
Langan is seeking a Geotechnical Field Technician to join its collaborative team in Salt Lake City, UT. This individual will serve a key function in providing field work and inspections as it relates to logging of borings and test pits, earthwork, shallow foundations, ground improvement and deep foundations. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work outside in a fast paced environment with opportunities for travel.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform field inspections as it relates to logging of borings and test pits, earthwork, shallow foundations, ground improvement and deep foundations (i.e., augercast piles, driven piles or drilled shafts);
- Prepare daily field inspection reports and ensure data sheets are accurate and up-to-date;
- Oversee and document residential grout monitoring for sinkhole remediation projects;
- Install and maintain seismograph vibration monitors and download data; assist with pre-construction conditions documentation; assist with preparation of monitoring reports;
- Maintain field equipment; troubleshoot as necessary; and
- Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered;
- 2+ years’ related geotechnical field technician experience;
- Construction or technology related experience preferred (i.e., logging of borings, foundation subgrade/bearing zone inspection, earthwork and Nuclear Gauge certification);
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;
- Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;
- Reliable transportation to access job sites and a valid driver’s license in good standing; and
- Ability to spend 100% of their work hours in the field.
Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.
Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!
Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.
See all 17+ Geotechnical Engineering Technician jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Geotechnical Engineering Technician roles.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Geotechnical Engineering Technician
Document your field certifications before applying
PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications meet the job's requirements. Gather credentials like nuclear density gauge certifications, driller helper cards, and any state-specific soil sampling licenses before your employer starts the labor certification process.
Target geotechnical firms with active PERM histories
Engineering firms that regularly handle infrastructure contracts, highway projects, or environmental remediation tend to sponsor foreign technicians more often. Search DOL's OFLC Wage Search to identify employers with prior certified PERM applications in geotechnical or civil engineering technician roles.
Verify your role's SOC code matches EB-3 skilled worker criteria
Geotechnical engineering technician positions typically fall under SOC 17-3025. Confirm with your prospective employer that the job description aligns with O*NET requirements so the PERM application accurately reflects the position and avoids a DOL audit.
Ask employers about prevailing wage levels during offer negotiations
DOL sets prevailing wages by location and skill level for PERM. If your offer falls at Level I when your duties match Level II, your employer may face a DOL prevailing wage challenge that delays certification. Clarify this before signing.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers actively sponsoring green cards
Searching broadly for geotechnical roles wastes time if sponsorship is your goal. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for employers with verified EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship history in engineering and technical roles, so you apply where it counts.
File I-140 concurrently if your priority date allows it
Once PERM is certified, your employer can file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. If your country's priority date is current, you can file I-485 adjustment of status at the same time, shortening the overall path to a green card significantly.
Geotechnical Engineering Technician jobs are hiring across the US. Find yours.
Find Geotechnical Engineering Technician JobsGeotechnical Engineering Technician Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a geotechnical engineering technician role qualify for an EB-2 or EB-3 green card?
Most geotechnical engineering technician positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires at least two years of training or experience rather than a full bachelor's degree. Candidates who hold an advanced degree in geotechnical or civil engineering and perform higher-level duties may qualify under EB-2, but the employer and USCIS determine the appropriate category based on the specific job description.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, which is difficult to establish for technician-level positions. Green card sponsorship via PERM and EB-3 has no annual lottery, no cap concerns for most nationalities at the skilled worker level, and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The tradeoff is a longer overall timeline, typically two to four years from PERM filing to a green card for applicants from most countries.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for this job?
Your employer files an ETA Form 9089 with DOL after completing a mandatory recruitment period to show no qualified U.S. workers were available for the position. DOL reviews the application and, if certified, your employer then files an I-140 petition with USCIS. The recruitment and DOL review alone typically take six to twelve months before the immigration petition stage begins.
How can I find geotechnical engineering technician jobs that sponsor green cards?
Most general job searches don't filter by sponsorship type, so you can spend months applying to employers who won't support a PERM case. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for employers with documented EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship history in engineering and technical roles, so you focus your applications on companies that have already committed to the process.
Can my employer start the green card process while I'm on a work visa?
Yes. Employers can begin PERM labor certification while you're working in the U.S. on a valid nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, TN, or O-1. USCIS allows concurrent filing of the I-485 adjustment of status once your I-140 is approved and a visa number is available, meaning you can continue working without interruption throughout much of the process.
See which Geotechnical Engineering Technician employers are hiring and sponsoring visas right now.
Search Geotechnical Engineering Technician Jobs