About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level geological/geotechnical role supports projects across solid waste, power, transportation, stormwater, infrastructure, and agriculture. You will contribute to field data collection, technical analysis, and engineering documentation while learning established practice and processes.

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from work sites, including soil, water, sludge, rock, liner samples, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface information, maps, and geotechnical test results
• Maintain quality control standards and accurate measurement and documentation practices
• Support basic geotechnical and civil engineering tasks: subsurface investigations, soil/foundation evaluations, settlement analysis, erosion control, lateral earth pressures, geological hazard assessments, groundwater issues, and slope stability analyses
• Provide entry-level technical assistance on design requirements and constructability for commercial, industrial, environmental, infrastructure, solid waste, and transportation projects
• Help verify site characteristics, investigate subsurface conditions, and generate clear field notes, electronic records, and drawings
• Follow safety guidelines and site-specific procedures; complete assigned training
• Communicate effectively with project teams and clients, producing client-focused deliverables
• Occasional travel to project sites as required

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• 0–1 years of relevant post-education experience (entry-level)
• Strong research and analytical mindset
• Familiarity with design and construction processes and basic geotechnical concepts
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
• Basic technical writing skills and comfort with office software and spreadsheets
• Familiarity with discipline-specific software (examples: MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, GeoSlope, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS)
• Must have the ability to work in the United States immediately and meet project scheduling needs

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Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• Relevant internship experience in geotechnical or civil engineering
• Active participation in local professional organizations

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Compensation & Work Type

• Estimated base salary: $52,189 per year (estimated)
• Employment type: FULL_TIME
• Location: Holland, MI (onsite and field work as required)
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project needs

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Additional Information

• You will be employed directly by Confidential Client; Careertakes is supporting the recruitment process as a third-party platform.
• The position requires adherence to the Confidential Client's health, safety, drug/alcohol, and anti-harassment policies and Code of Conduct.
• This role is suited for recent graduates seeking hands-on experience in geotechnical and civil engineering projects with a focus on quality, safety, and clear communication.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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