Geotechnical Staff Engineer - Entry Level

Geotechnical Staff Engineer

Belleville, Illinois or Brentwood, TN

Job Type: Full-time

The salary range for this position starts at $65,000

At Bacon Farmer Workman/Marcum Engineering, we put people first. If you’re looking for a team-oriented, professional environment where you can learn fast, grow your career, and enjoy the work along the way, you’ll fit right in. We’re hiring a Geotechnical Staff Engineer (Entry Level) to join our geotechnical team in Brentwood (Nashville), TN, or Belleville, IL.

As a Geotechnical Staff Engineer, you’ll support investigations and design recommendations for a wide range of construction and infrastructure projects. You’ll partner with senior engineers and geologists, spend time both in the office and in the field, and build the technical foundation to accelerate your geotechnical career.

Why you’ll like working here
We’re committed to a welcoming, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to do their best work. We invest in your growth through mentoring, hands-on learning, and the tools you need to succeed—personally and professionally.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and execution of subsurface exploration programs, including boring layouts and utility-clearance coordination.
• Perform field investigations (soil borings, sampling, and observations of field conditions) and document findings.
• Collect soil, rock, and groundwater samples; coordinate transport/delivery to the geotechnical laboratory for testing.
• Assist with geophysical surveys and specialty field testing as needed to support project requirements.
• Analyze field and lab results to support geotechnical evaluations, engineering analyses, and basic design calculations under licensed engineer supervision.
• Prepare field logs, summaries, and draft sections of geotechnical reports; support proposals, cost estimates, project documentation, and tracking/budgeting activities.
• Position will include both office and field work.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical or Geological Engineering required.
• 0–4 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree in a related field.
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification preferred or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of residence.

Benefits: 

• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Coverage (employee coverage, employer paid)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance of $50,000
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance is available for employee and their dependents  
• Paid Medical Leave
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Generous Company Match 401 (k) program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Paid Time Off
• Ten Paid Holidays

Job Type:  

• Full-time

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I understand that the position I am applying for is at-will, meaning that either the Employer or I may terminate our relationship at any time, with or without cause, except as required by law. This application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment for any specified period. I understand that no supervisor or representative of Employer is authorized to make any assurances to the contrary and that no implied written or oral agreements contrary to the foregoing express language are valid unless they are in writing and signed by the employer’s chief executive officer.

Applicant understands and acknowledges that, if hired, they will be required to provide proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States, and that federal immigration laws require me to complete an I-9 form for this purpose. 

Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc. and Marcum Engineering LLC are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics, citizenship status, or any other legally protected basis.