Remote Geotechnical Engineer Jobs
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, GEI Consultants, and Olsson. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Delve Underground
We want our employees to make a career doing what they love to do. We encourage an entrepreneurial spirit and help our team members forge their own path within the company. We support their efforts to stay on the cutting edge of technology while fostering a great work-life balance. In addition to working hard, we also have fun. We socialize and celebrate achievements at summer picnics, holiday parties, and company outings.
Benefits: Full Benefits Program consisting of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA or HSA, EAP, 401(k), ESOP, and company stock ownership program, 9 Paid Holidays, generous paid-time-off program, Work from home flexibility, and Health & Wellness Reimbursement
Pay Rate: $59,062 - $162,223
Staff Geotechnical Engineer
Delve Underground has an immediate opening for a Staff to Project level Geotechnical Engineer to join our Seattle team. This position focuses on supporting the delivery of tunnels, underground facilities, wastewater projects, and water infrastructure projects. This position offers a great opportunity for a motivated, detail oriented, team-centric candidate to work on diverse jobs, from local pipeline crossings to water & wastewater mega-projects across the country. The ideal candidate will have either academic or prior work experience in one or more of the following areas: geotechnical engineering, excavation support, rock mechanics or trenchless technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Support geotechnical investigation programs including planning, permitting, implementation, field data collection and oversight, data reporting and writing interpretative reports.
- Perform geotechnical engineering analyses and design calculations for tunnels, shafts, foundations, temporary excavation support systems, and soil/rock slopes.
- Perform geologic and seismic hazard evaluations.
- Work under the direction of senior engineers, who provide technical oversight.
- Write technical reports, calculation packages, and other documents explaining the basis for analyses, designs or recommendations
- Assist with the preparation of construction drawings and specifications for underground infrastructure.
- Work as integral member of a team on complex, multi-discipline projects.
- Demonstrate good writing and communications skills and ability to communicate with internal staffs and clients.
Qualifications:
- BS in Geotechnical/Civil or Geological Engineering
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
- Completion of relevant coursework or experience in several of the following: geotechnical engineering, soil and rock mechanics, subsurface investigation methods, foundation design
- Familiarity with geotechnical analysis software for slope and excavation stability analysis, seepage analysis, seismic site response analysis (such as SLIDE, UNWEDGE, DEEPSOIL/RSSeismic) is a plus
- Ability to manage a number of concurrent assignments and priorities.
- Strong analytical and technical communication skills.
- Willingness to work in the field and travel for short-term assignments.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out our application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!
Delve Underground is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Compensation reflects the cost of labor across our geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location, experience, knowledge, and skills.
No recruiters, please.
The pay range for this role is:
59,062 - 162,223 USD per year(Seattle)
About Delve Underground
We want our employees to make a career doing what they love to do. We encourage an entrepreneurial spirit and help our team members forge their own path within the company. We support their efforts to stay on the cutting edge of technology while fostering a great work-life balance. In addition to working hard, we also have fun. We socialize and celebrate achievements at summer picnics, holiday parties, and company outings.
Benefits: Full Benefits Program consisting of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA or HSA, EAP, 401(k), ESOP, and company stock ownership program, 9 Paid Holidays, generous paid-time-off program, Work from home flexibility, and Health & Wellness Reimbursement
Pay Rate: $59,062 - $162,223
Staff Geotechnical Engineer
Delve Underground has an immediate opening for a Staff to Project level Geotechnical Engineer to join our Seattle team. This position focuses on supporting the delivery of tunnels, underground facilities, wastewater projects, and water infrastructure projects. This position offers a great opportunity for a motivated, detail oriented, team-centric candidate to work on diverse jobs, from local pipeline crossings to water & wastewater mega-projects across the country. The ideal candidate will have either academic or prior work experience in one or more of the following areas: geotechnical engineering, excavation support, rock mechanics or trenchless technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Support geotechnical investigation programs including planning, permitting, implementation, field data collection and oversight, data reporting and writing interpretative reports.
- Perform geotechnical engineering analyses and design calculations for tunnels, shafts, foundations, temporary excavation support systems, and soil/rock slopes.
- Perform geologic and seismic hazard evaluations.
- Work under the direction of senior engineers, who provide technical oversight.
- Write technical reports, calculation packages, and other documents explaining the basis for analyses, designs or recommendations
- Assist with the preparation of construction drawings and specifications for underground infrastructure.
- Work as integral member of a team on complex, multi-discipline projects.
- Demonstrate good writing and communications skills and ability to communicate with internal staffs and clients.
Qualifications:
- BS in Geotechnical/Civil or Geological Engineering
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
- Completion of relevant coursework or experience in several of the following: geotechnical engineering, soil and rock mechanics, subsurface investigation methods, foundation design
- Familiarity with geotechnical analysis software for slope and excavation stability analysis, seepage analysis, seismic site response analysis (such as SLIDE, UNWEDGE, DEEPSOIL/RSSeismic) is a plus
- Ability to manage a number of concurrent assignments and priorities.
- Strong analytical and technical communication skills.
- Willingness to work in the field and travel for short-term assignments.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out our application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!
Delve Underground is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Compensation reflects the cost of labor across our geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location, experience, knowledge, and skills.
No recruiters, please.
The pay range for this role is:
59,062 - 162,223 USD per year(Seattle)
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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, GEI Consultants, and Olsson, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 September 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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