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Remote Geotechnical Engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first engineering consultancies, distributed infrastructure firms, and environmental services companies working in construction, energy, and land development. Employers hiring remotely right now include ROI AGENCY, Olsson, and Braun Intertec. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The position will support our dams and levees practice, with a focus on seismic evaluations of embankment dams for federal, state, and local clients. The successful candidate will lead and perform nonlinear deformation analysis studies, using advanced numerical modeling tools such as FLAC to evaluate dam performance under earthquake loading. Responsibilities will also include evaluating site-specific ground motions, including seismic analyses and mentoring junior staff while coordinating with project teams to deliver technically sound recommendations.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and perform seismic evaluations of embankment dams and appurtenant structures for federal, state, and local clients, including USACE, DWR, DSOD, and hydropower owners.
- Conduct nonlinear deformation analyses using FLAC to evaluate embankment and foundation performance under earthquake loading, including liquefaction triggering and post-earthquake stability.
- Provide senior seismic review of analyses, calculations, and reports to ensure technical accuracy, defensible assumptions, and consistency with current industry practice and agency guidance.
- Serve as an Independent Technical Review (ITR) reviewer on USACE projects, preparing and resolving review comments in accordance with USACE review policy and documentation requirements.
- Participate as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on FERC Part 12D Independent Consultant safety inspections and reviews, addressing seismic hazard, dam performance, and potential failure modes.
- Train and mentor junior staff in FLAC modeling.
- Characterize liquefaction susceptibility and residual strength of foundation and embankment soils to support deformation and stability assessments.
- Contribute to potential failure mode analyses (PFMA) and semi-quantitative or quantitative risk assessments related to seismic hazards.
- Prepare and review technical memoranda, design reports, and presentations, and communicate findings and recommendations clearly to clients, regulators, and review panels.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field. (required)
- Advanced degree in Civil Engineering or related field. (required)
- Current Professional Engineer License (CA). (required)
- At least 15 years (20+ years preferred) related experience in a professional civil engineering setting, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the responsibilities of the position. (required)
- Advanced proficiency in FLAC2D and FLAC3D for dynamic nonlinear deformation analyses of embankment dams, including model development, constitutive model calibration, and interpretation of seismic response. (required)
- Demonstrated experience providing geoanalysis support to project teams, including seepage, slope stability, liquefaction, and post-earthquake stability evaluations, with the ability to translate complex results into practical recommendations. (required)
- Expertise in ground motion development for dam safety applications. (required)
- Proficiency in Python in conjunction with FLAC, processing ground motion records, post-processing FLAC results. (perfered)
- Strong communication skills to include the ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions, and the ability to interact effectively to maintain a team environment. (required)
- Ability to effectively present information to project team and clients. (required)
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below is the potential compensation range that we in good faith believe is applicable for this role at the time of this posting and is only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base pay range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.
- Minimum Pay: $150.00/hour / Maximum Pay: $190.00/hour (California)
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.
The position will support our dams and levees practice, with a focus on seismic evaluations of embankment dams for federal, state, and local clients. The successful candidate will lead and perform nonlinear deformation analysis studies, using advanced numerical modeling tools such as FLAC to evaluate dam performance under earthquake loading. Responsibilities will also include evaluating site-specific ground motions, including seismic analyses and mentoring junior staff while coordinating with project teams to deliver technically sound recommendations.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and perform seismic evaluations of embankment dams and appurtenant structures for federal, state, and local clients, including USACE, DWR, DSOD, and hydropower owners.
- Conduct nonlinear deformation analyses using FLAC to evaluate embankment and foundation performance under earthquake loading, including liquefaction triggering and post-earthquake stability.
- Provide senior seismic review of analyses, calculations, and reports to ensure technical accuracy, defensible assumptions, and consistency with current industry practice and agency guidance.
- Serve as an Independent Technical Review (ITR) reviewer on USACE projects, preparing and resolving review comments in accordance with USACE review policy and documentation requirements.
- Participate as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on FERC Part 12D Independent Consultant safety inspections and reviews, addressing seismic hazard, dam performance, and potential failure modes.
- Train and mentor junior staff in FLAC modeling.
- Characterize liquefaction susceptibility and residual strength of foundation and embankment soils to support deformation and stability assessments.
- Contribute to potential failure mode analyses (PFMA) and semi-quantitative or quantitative risk assessments related to seismic hazards.
- Prepare and review technical memoranda, design reports, and presentations, and communicate findings and recommendations clearly to clients, regulators, and review panels.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field. (required)
- Advanced degree in Civil Engineering or related field. (required)
- Current Professional Engineer License (CA). (required)
- At least 15 years (20+ years preferred) related experience in a professional civil engineering setting, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the responsibilities of the position. (required)
- Advanced proficiency in FLAC2D and FLAC3D for dynamic nonlinear deformation analyses of embankment dams, including model development, constitutive model calibration, and interpretation of seismic response. (required)
- Demonstrated experience providing geoanalysis support to project teams, including seepage, slope stability, liquefaction, and post-earthquake stability evaluations, with the ability to translate complex results into practical recommendations. (required)
- Expertise in ground motion development for dam safety applications. (required)
- Proficiency in Python in conjunction with FLAC, processing ground motion records, post-processing FLAC results. (perfered)
- Strong communication skills to include the ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions, and the ability to interact effectively to maintain a team environment. (required)
- Ability to effectively present information to project team and clients. (required)
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below is the potential compensation range that we in good faith believe is applicable for this role at the time of this posting and is only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base pay range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.
- Minimum Pay: $150.00/hour / Maximum Pay: $190.00/hour (California)
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote geotechnical engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or geotechnical engineering
- Proficiency in geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, SLOPE/W, or GeoStudio
- Experience with subsurface investigation, boring logs, and lab testing programs
- Engineer-in-Training or Professional Engineer licensure, or active pursuit
- Familiarity with AASHTO, USCS, and relevant ASTM testing standards
- Strong technical writing skills for geotechnical reports and design memoranda
Tips for Your Remote Geotechnical Engineer Job Search
Showcase your remote technical reporting skills
Remote geotechnical employers prioritize candidates who produce clear, standalone deliverables. Include writing samples or excerpts from boring logs, subsurface investigation reports, or foundation recommendations that demonstrate you can communicate findings without in-person follow-up.
Demonstrate proficiency in geotechnical software upfront
List specific platforms you use daily, such as gINT, PLAXIS, GeoStudio, or ArcGIS, in the skills section of your resume. Remote teams need engineers who can hit the ground running with shared digital tools, so name the software rather than describing it generically.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote geotechnical engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search the current listings, find the roles that match your experience and sector focus, and apply directly before openings close.
Prepare for async-first remote interviews
Many distributed engineering firms use written or recorded screening stages before live interviews. Practice explaining site assessment decisions and subsurface findings in written form, since remote hiring managers often evaluate how clearly you reason through technical problems without back-and-forth conversation.
Remote Geotechnical Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote geotechnical engineer job?
Target consultancies and environmental firms that run distributed project teams, since they're most likely to hire geotechnical engineers who can work independently. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency with collaborative tools like GIS platforms, geotechnical software, and shared data environments. Candidates who can document findings, write technical reports, and coordinate with field crews asynchronously have a clear edge over those who rely on in-person oversight.
Which companies hire remote geotechnical engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote geotechnical engineers include ROI AGENCY, Olsson, and Braun Intertec, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings tend to come from distributed engineering consultancies, multi-office environmental firms, and infrastructure companies that separate office-based analysis work from on-site field operations.
Can you get a remote geotechnical engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level geotechnical roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Smaller consultancies and environmental services firms are your best entry point. You can strengthen your candidacy by showing completed coursework projects, software proficiency in tools like gINT or PLAXIS, and any field or lab work from internships or academic programs.
Do you need a degree for remote geotechnical engineer jobs?
Usually, yes. Most remote geotechnical engineer roles require at least a bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering because the work involves licensed professional standards and technical reporting. Some employers, particularly for support or junior analysis roles, weigh demonstrated software skills, field experience, and completed project work alongside or in place of advanced credentials.
Which industries hire the most remote geotechnical engineers?
Remote geotechnical engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed teams where analysis, reporting, and project coordination can be done remotely while separate field crews handle on-site investigation.
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