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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.
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Get Access To All JobsGENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided. Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports. Apply sound engineering principles and be able to communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Services may be provided for existing or proposed projects in a variety of sectors, including for example public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.
ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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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.
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Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
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Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
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Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
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Senior level engineering professional providing technical direction required for production and completion of both routine and unique or complex projects.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lead technical training and make informed decisions based upon state of the art technology issues.
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Provide leadership of marketing, sales and business development.
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Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects.
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Serve as a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
REQUIREMENTS
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
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Minimum 8-11 years’ experience.
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Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
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A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required.
About us
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
ABOUT THE TEAM
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.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided. Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports. Apply sound engineering principles and be able to communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Services may be provided for existing or proposed projects in a variety of sectors, including for example public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.
ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
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.
REQUIREMENTS
-
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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required.
About us
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
ABOUT THE TEAM
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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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.
Green Card Geotechnical Engineering Technician: 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 visa 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 visa, or O-1 visa. 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.