Associate Engineer II - Geotech Construction

About the Role

The Associate Engineer II role places the engineer at the core of the full project lifecycle—from concept and design through construction close‑out. The position works closely with senior engineers, project managers, and technical sales leaders to create economical, constructible, and defensible solutions for demanding slope stability and ground improvement problems across North America. It is ideal for engineers seeking field credibility, client exposure, and growing technical ownership beyond desk‑based analysis. • Develop and analyze geotechnical and structural solutions for slope stability, rockfall mitigation, ground improvement, difficult‑access shoring, and foundations. • Perform slope stability modeling, rockfall simulation, mechanical stabilization design, and foundation analysis, delivering clear calculation packages for review, permitting, and construction. • Conduct steep‑terrain site reconnaissance, including rope access and rappelling, and provide field engineering support, construction observation, QA/QC testing, quantity tracking, and as‑built documentation. • Translate design intent into practical execution, adjusting designs in real time as field conditions evolve. • Review plans and specifications, produce take‑offs, estimates, and constructability input, and support proposals and bids with project management and business development. • Communicate directly with clients, building trust through technical clarity and responsiveness. • Partner across engineering, project management, operations, and sales to drive continuous improvement and support R&D initiatives. • Represent GSI at industry events, conferences, and technical presentations.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸slope modeling
• ▸rockfall simulation
• ▸ground improvement
• ▸field inspection
• ▸design adjustment
• ▸client communication

What You Bring

The position requires travel up to approximately 30 % and the willingness to work in physically demanding, all‑weather environments. The expected base salary for Denver area candidates ranges from $60,000 to $75,000, plus potential bonuses and benefits. GSI is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. • B.S. in Civil Engineering and minimum of 2 + years relevant geotechnical or structural engineering experience. • Engineer-in‑Training (EIT) certification required. • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and AutoCAD; familiarity with slope stability and limit equilibrium software. • Ability to work in physically demanding environments and all weather conditions; willingness to travel up to ~30 %. • Preferred: M.S. in Civil Engineering, PE licensure, and experience with Rocscience or similar limit equilibrium software.

Requirements

• ▸b.s. civil
• ▸2+ years
• ▸eit
• ▸autocad
• ▸rocscience
• ▸pe

Benefits

GSI offers comprehensive benefits, including robust medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental‑health programs, a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible paid time off, and paid parental leave. Employees work on a hybrid schedule in Westminster, CO, with three days per week in the office and the ability to work from field locations, truck‑based setups, or home offices as needed. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. • Mental‑health benefits program. • 401(k) plan with company match. • Flexible paid time off plus 7 observed holidays. • Paid parental leave. • Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, remote flexibility).

Work Environment

Hybrid