Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer

Launch Your Future in Geotechnical Engineering — Champion Sustainability and Safeguard the Environment

Are you eager to contribute to advancing environmental sustainability through your engineering skills and knowledge? Join a dynamic team that’s committed to tackling geotechnical complexities and creating forward-thinking solutions that benefit our communities.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer to join our Environmental Team in Albany, NY, where you will play a key role in advancing geotechnical engineering projects. This is your chance to grow professionally while working alongside talented professionals evaluating soil, bedrock, and groundwater to ensure the success of critical infrastructure.

• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of technical solutions for geotechnical engineering projects
• Support senior engineers in preparing technical reports, contract documents, and cost estimates
• Perform calculations and design tasks using industry standards, regulatory guidelines, and best practices for optimizing sustainability
• Perform field assignments related to subsurface explorations, instrumentation, and construction observation

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or related field required
• No experience required; however prior internships and/or relevant coursework are preferred
• Strong theoretical knowledge in engineering field
• Familiarity with geotechnical engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a collaborative team
• Participation in professional engineering society/organization preferred
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification a plus

• Gain exposure to fieldwork and technical problem-solving on critical infrastructure projects
• Flexible work environment 
• Make a real impact by helping deliver reliable, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure to communities

Curious about the impactful work our Environmental Team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to environmental responsibility by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/environmental-solutions/.

$70,000 - $73,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. 

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.