Remote Geotechnical Engineering Technician Jobs
Remote Geotechnical Engineering Technician jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first engineering firms and distributed environmental consulting teams working in geotechnical investigation, subsurface data analysis, and infrastructure assessment. Employers hiring remotely right now include GEI Consultants, Olsson, and Anchor QEA. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
Your role at GEI.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Senior Project Manager to add technical and business development expertise to our growing Metro Area team and to mentor junior staff. GEI has a strong seller/doer culture, broad employee ownership, and a focus on collaboration. Our work includes transportation, building, waterfront, renewable and energy transmission, flood control, and dam/levee projects. The successful candidate will exhibit a combination of technical and managerial skills, strong interpersonal skills, and experience working with multiple client types (e.g., contractors, developers, teaming partners, and government agencies). The selected candidate will work closely with the senior leadership in the Metropolitan New York offices.
Location Flexibility
The selected candidate will work at one of our Metro NY offices (i.e., Bloomfield NJ, NYC, or Huntington Station, NY). This could be under a hybrid work arrangement with a combination of work from home and in the office.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
- Grow our geotechnical practice in New York/New Jersey by developing new and existing clients and markets while cross-selling GEI’s other core business areas including environmental, water resources, waterfront, ecological, and civil engineering consulting.
- Exemplify commitment to technical excellence balanced with client-expectations and satisfaction.
- Serve as a technical leader and mentor. Assist with recruiting and training of staff.
- Manage the technical, financial, and client relationship aspects of projects.
- Prepare proposals for professional services and develop new business in areas of specialty geotechnical services.
- Maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participate in client-based professional organizations, and make presentations at industry events.
- Contribute to strategic planning at the office and regional level.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required; M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
- Registered Professional Engineer, NY and NJ licenses preferred.
- Seller-Doer with strong regional relationships, entrepreneurial spirit, and a successful track record in business development.
- Experience working on interdisciplinary design teams with the ability to be conversant in a variety of technical fields (e.g., environmental, civil, and structural engineering).
- 15+ years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering consulting, with 10+ years in a project/program management role.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel on short-term assignments as needed.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
We are GEI.
Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.
We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.
With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.
Employee-owned. Employee-focused.
As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.
GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes
- Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
- Pay Range For This Position: $140,000.00 – $180,000.00/year
- Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
- Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
- Commuter Benefits
- Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
- GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
- Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
- Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
- Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
- Rewards and Recognition
- GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
- Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
- A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- And More…
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Functional Demands:
Sedentary
X
Light
Medium
Other
Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)
Physical Activity Requirements
Occasional
(0-35% of day)
Frequent
(33-66% of day)
Continuous
(67-100% of day)
Not Applicable
Sitting
X
Standing
X
Walking
X
Climbing
X
Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)
X
Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)
X
Carrying objects
X
Push/pull
X
Twisting
X
Bending
X
Reaching forward
X
Reaching overhead
X
Squat/kneel/crawl
X
Wrist position deviation
X
Pinching/fine motor skills
X
Keyboard use/repetitive motion
X
Taste or smell (taste=never)
X
Talk or hear
X
Accurate 20/40
Very Accurate 20/20
Not Applicable
Near Vision
X
Far Vision
X
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Color Discrimination
X
Sensory Requirements
Minimal
Moderate
Accurate
Not Applicable
Depth perception
X
Hearing
X
Environment Requirements
Occupational Exposure Risk Potential
Reasonably Anticipated
Not Anticipated
Blood borne pathogens
X
Chemical
X
Airborne communicable diseases
X
Extreme temperatures
X
Radiation
X
Uneven surfaces or elevations
X
Extreme noise levels
X
Dust/particulate matter
X
Other (exposure risks):
Usual workday hours:
8
X
10
12
Other work hours
GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.
Description
Your role at GEI.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Senior Project Manager to add technical and business development expertise to our growing Metro Area team and to mentor junior staff. GEI has a strong seller/doer culture, broad employee ownership, and a focus on collaboration. Our work includes transportation, building, waterfront, renewable and energy transmission, flood control, and dam/levee projects. The successful candidate will exhibit a combination of technical and managerial skills, strong interpersonal skills, and experience working with multiple client types (e.g., contractors, developers, teaming partners, and government agencies). The selected candidate will work closely with the senior leadership in the Metropolitan New York offices.
Location Flexibility
The selected candidate will work at one of our Metro NY offices (i.e., Bloomfield NJ, NYC, or Huntington Station, NY). This could be under a hybrid work arrangement with a combination of work from home and in the office.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
- Grow our geotechnical practice in New York/New Jersey by developing new and existing clients and markets while cross-selling GEI’s other core business areas including environmental, water resources, waterfront, ecological, and civil engineering consulting.
- Exemplify commitment to technical excellence balanced with client-expectations and satisfaction.
- Serve as a technical leader and mentor. Assist with recruiting and training of staff.
- Manage the technical, financial, and client relationship aspects of projects.
- Prepare proposals for professional services and develop new business in areas of specialty geotechnical services.
- Maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participate in client-based professional organizations, and make presentations at industry events.
- Contribute to strategic planning at the office and regional level.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required; M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
- Registered Professional Engineer, NY and NJ licenses preferred.
- Seller-Doer with strong regional relationships, entrepreneurial spirit, and a successful track record in business development.
- Experience working on interdisciplinary design teams with the ability to be conversant in a variety of technical fields (e.g., environmental, civil, and structural engineering).
- 15+ years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering consulting, with 10+ years in a project/program management role.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel on short-term assignments as needed.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
We are GEI.
Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.
We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.
With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.
Employee-owned. Employee-focused.
As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.
GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes
- Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
- Pay Range For This Position: $140,000.00 – $180,000.00/year
- Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
- Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
- Commuter Benefits
- Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
- GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
- Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
- Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
- Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
- Rewards and Recognition
- GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
- Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
- A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- And More…
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Functional Demands:
Sedentary
X
Light
Medium
Other
Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)
Physical Activity Requirements
Occasional
(0-35% of day)
Frequent
(33-66% of day)
Continuous
(67-100% of day)
Not Applicable
Sitting
X
Standing
X
Walking
X
Climbing
X
Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)
X
Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)
X
Carrying objects
X
Push/pull
X
Twisting
X
Bending
X
Reaching forward
X
Reaching overhead
X
Squat/kneel/crawl
X
Wrist position deviation
X
Pinching/fine motor skills
X
Keyboard use/repetitive motion
X
Taste or smell (taste=never)
X
Talk or hear
X
Accurate 20/40
Very Accurate 20/20
Not Applicable
Near Vision
X
Far Vision
X
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Color Discrimination
X
Sensory Requirements
Minimal
Moderate
Accurate
Not Applicable
Depth perception
X
Hearing
X
Environment Requirements
Occupational Exposure Risk Potential
Reasonably Anticipated
Not Anticipated
Blood borne pathogens
X
Chemical
X
Airborne communicable diseases
X
Extreme temperatures
X
Radiation
X
Uneven surfaces or elevations
X
Extreme noise levels
X
Dust/particulate matter
X
Other (exposure risks):
Usual workday hours:
8
X
10
12
Other work hours
GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.
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Who's Hiring
- GEI Consultants4
- Olsson1
- Anchor QEA1
- Braun Intertec1
- Rizzo International1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services9
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote geotechnical engineering technician jobs.
- Experience with soil and aggregate sampling, classification, and field testing procedures
- Proficiency in operating geotechnical testing equipment such as Standard Penetration Test tools and Shelby tubes
- Familiarity with ASTM and AASHTO testing standards for soils and construction materials
- Associate degree or technical diploma in civil, geotechnical, or environmental technology
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to field sites regularly
- NICET certification in geotechnical or construction materials testing, or active pursuit of certification
Tips for Your Remote Geotechnical Engineering Technician Job Search
Show your async reporting skills upfront
Remote geotechnical firms evaluate how well you communicate findings without in-person walkthroughs. Include writing samples, sample boring logs, or summary reports in your application materials to show you can deliver clear, standalone technical documentation.
Highlight proficiency in geotechnical software
Remote employers expect you to work independently in tools used for subsurface data management, soil classification, and report generation. Name the specific software you have used, such as gINT or similar platforms, directly in your resume and cover letter so hiring managers can assess fit immediately.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote geotechnical engineering technician openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly without searching multiple sources.
Prepare for remote technical interviews with screen sharing
Remote hiring panels for geotechnical technician roles often ask you to walk through a data set, a boring log, or a field report on screen. Practice narrating your analysis process out loud so interviewers can follow your reasoning in real time.
Demonstrate self-directed project management experience
Distributed geotechnical teams need technicians who track deliverables, flag issues proactively, and meet deadlines without daily check-ins. Call out specific examples where you managed a testing sequence, coordinated subcontractors, or delivered reports on schedule with minimal supervision.
Remote Geotechnical Engineering Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote geotechnical engineering technician job?
Target remote-first geotechnical and environmental engineering firms that rely on distributed teams for data review, reporting, and project coordination. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, self-direction, and proficiency with geotechnical software and data management tools. Candidates who can document field data clearly, manage deliverables without in-person oversight, and communicate findings through detailed written reports have a genuine edge.
Which companies hire remote geotechnical engineering technicians?
Companies hiring remote geotechnical engineering technicians right now include GEI Consultants, Olsson, and Anchor QEA, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote roles in this field tend to come from geotechnical consulting firms, environmental engineering companies, and infrastructure-focused distributed teams that separate office-based reporting and analysis from field investigation work.
Can you get a remote geotechnical engineering technician job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal supervision. Entry paths include internships at remote-friendly geotechnical firms, contract data review projects, and demonstrated proficiency with subsurface data software or soil classification systems. A portfolio of lab reports, data logs, or academic field projects can substitute for formal work history and opens doors at smaller distributed teams.
Do you need a degree for remote geotechnical engineering technician jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh hands-on experience with geotechnical testing methods, data logging software, and technical report writing alongside or instead of a formal degree. An associate degree or relevant certification in geology, civil technology, or environmental science strengthens your profile, but demonstrated ability to manage data and produce accurate deliverables independently carries significant weight for distributed teams.
Which industries hire the most remote geotechnical engineering technicians?
Remote geotechnical engineering technician roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors rely on distributed teams to handle data analysis, technical reporting, and project coordination remotely while field investigation work is conducted separately.
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