Junior/Project Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Hana Engineers and Consultants, LLC is seeking a Junior/Project Geotechnical Engineer for our Ashland, VA office to support Hana’s growing geotechnical engineering portfolio of projects in both federal government and commercial sectors. Hana provides top-quality professional engineering, scientific, and construction management solutions to complex and challenging programs for our clients. Hana is a rapidly growing firm that is recognized for quality and excellence in our services. As a small business, Hana offers the opportunity to grow your profession and expand our business while maintaining a valuable work/life balance.

Core Roles/Responsibilities:

• Support geotechnical field investigations, including land-based and overwater Standard Penetration Test (SPT) borings, cone penetration testing (CPT), dilatometer testing (DMT), vane shear testing (VST), test pits, and rock coring.
• Perform site visits and field work, including observation and documentation of drilling, sampling, testing, and construction activities.
• Coordinate with drilling subcontractors, laboratories, and project team members to support field investigation activities.
• Review, evaluate, and interpret geotechnical field and laboratory data.
• Support geotechnical engineering analyses, including bearing capacity, settlement/consolidation, slope stability, shallow and deep foundation design, retaining structures, ground improvement, and liquefaction evaluations.
• Assist with preparing geotechnical engineering reports, technical memoranda, specifications, design plans, figures, and visual aids.
• Prepare field logs, daily field reports, calculations, tables, and other project documentation. Assist with preparing proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates for geotechnical engineering opportunities, with support from Hana’s proposal and technical teams.
• Support project quality control by preparing organized, accurate, and review-ready technical deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• 2-5 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Experience with geotechnical field investigations, including boring observation/logging and coordination with drilling subcontractors.
• Basic understanding of soil mechanics, foundation design, settlement, slope stability, and retaining structures.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, calculations, figures, and field documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred or ability to obtain within 6–12 months
• PE license or progress toward PE licensure.
• Experience with federal, municipal, transportation, waterfront, or commercial projects.
• Familiarity with software such as GeoStudio/SLOPE/W, SLIDE, gINT/OpenGround, Settle3, LPile, GROUP, APILE, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with CPT, DMT, VST, SPT, rock coring, laboratory testing, and instrumentation data.
• Experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Python, or MATLAB.

Starting pay = $55,000 - $95,000, depending on experience.

What We Offer

Hana is a full-service engineering and project management firm. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental insurance and 401K, and well-being programs to support you and your family. Hana is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

We are always looking for motivated and talented people to join our team, who have a drive to perform with excellence. At Hana, we promise that you are not just a number. We build an open and honest relationship with our employees and seek their input as we constantly strive to improve our product. We have a fun and flexible environment and seek to nurture, mentor, develop, and build professionals in their career.

• Heath Care (100% Employee/50% Dependents Premium Coverage)
• Dental (100% Employee/50% Dependents Premium Coverage)
• Vision
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (100% Employee Premium Coverage)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance (100% Employee Premium Coverage)
• 401K (3.5% Match)
• Paid Time Off (160 Hrs per year)
• Holidays (Federal Holidays observed)
• Professional Development Assistance
• Hybrid work schedule (Remote and In-office)