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2 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
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29 September 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Wood Rodgers a leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a motivated Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing team. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and licensed Professional Engineers in a collaborative teamoriented environment while contributing to a wide variety of meaningful projects across northern Nevada.
This is a staffed hourly non-exempt position.
This is a staffed hourly non-exempt position.
A day in the life as a Wood Rodgers Engineer
As a Geotechnical Engineer at Wood Rodgers youll play an active role in both field and office work gaining handson experience while continuing to develop your technical expertise under the guidance of experienced mentors. Your responsibilities will include:
- Working closely with a small dedicated geotechnical team and senior leadership on public and private sector projects.
- Collaborating under licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) who serve as mentors and support your professional growth.
- Performing and overseeing field explorations including test pits borings and site evaluations.
- Coordinating and assigning laboratory testing and reviewing results for accuracy and applicability.
- Analyzing laboratory data and soil properties to support engineering recommendations.
- Preparing and contributing to technical geotechnical reports involving foundations pavements slopes retaining structures and earthwork.
- Collaborating with related disciplines including land development surveying and transportationto gain a broad integrated understanding of project delivery.
- Applying crossdisciplinary knowledge to develop practical constructible solutions.
Qualifications & Skills
The ideal candidate will bring both technical capability and a collaborative mindset. Required and preferred qualifications include:
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related field (geotechnical emphasis preferred).
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Nevada.
- 3 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
- Working knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles and practices including field investigations laboratory testing and geotechnical reporting.
- Ability to work effectively with a dedicated teamoriented group.
- Strong skills in organization data gathering and technical analysis.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate with clients contractors laboratories and internal teams.
- A proactive attitude strong work ethic and desire to continue learning and advancing professionally.
A note on hourly pay ranges
The range does not reflect geographic variations and may fluctuate above or below the stated amount. Offers will be based on several factors including experience education skills licensure certifications training and location. Base pay is just one part of the comprehensive compensation package offered by Wood Rodgers. If you feel you meet the requirements but may be outside of the pay range please apply anyway and lets talk through it.
How we elevate your game
Joining Wood Rodgers comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey.
- A Unique Culture: Were an engineering firm that feels refreshingly different. As inventors who ask why not our leadership empowers employees to grow challenge conventions and develop creative solutions. We host grand parties offer surprise days off and consistently reinvest in our employees rather than focusing solely on corporate profits. While these perks contribute to our vibrant culture its the remarkable people at the heart of it all - individuals who are passionate about learning teaching helping and collaborating.
- Teamwork: Experience what it means to be part of the Wood Rodgers family. Be inspired by your leaders supported and encouraged by your teammates to live a full and exciting life and receive holistic support in your work and personal endeavors. Visit our website or follow us on social media @woodrodgersinc to get a glimpse of our dynamic community!
- Learning Development: Engage in leadership development programs and goal setting to unlock new possibilities for your career and life. Grow within the company through mentorship and achieve your potential as a leader from the moment youre hired.
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About Company
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