ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING (EIT)

Civil / Geotechnical Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Reno, NV | Full-Time | Direct Hire | $60,000–$70,000 DOE

Build Your Engineering Career in the Field and the Office

You earned your Civil Engineering degree. You passed the FE Exam. Now it's time to put that education to work.

We are seeking a motivated Civil/Geotechnical Engineer-in-Training to join an established engineering team in Reno, Nevada.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer who wants hands-on exposure to geotechnical engineering, soils, construction, field investigations, materials testing, technical reporting, and active construction projects.

You won't spend your entire career behind a desk. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and project managers while developing the technical and field experience needed to continue progressing toward Professional Engineer licensure.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on civil and geotechnical engineering experience
• Exposure to active commercial and civil construction projects
• Field and office-based engineering responsibilities
• Experience with soils, foundations, grading, earthwork, and construction materials
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and project professionals
• Career development toward PE licensure
• Opportunities to build technical reporting and project management skills

What You'll Do

• Conduct field investigations, soil sampling, site evaluations, and in-situ testing
• Assist with geotechnical investigations and construction observation
• Observe earthwork, grading, foundations, soils, and site development activities
• Collect, organize, review, and analyze geotechnical and geological information
• Perform engineering calculations and technical analyses under appropriate supervision
• Prepare field reports, technical memoranda, geotechnical reports, and project documentation
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with project plans, specifications, and engineering recommendations
• Coordinate field and laboratory testing of soils and construction materials
• Maintain accurate field notes, testing records, photographs, and project documentation
• Work with Professional Engineers, project managers, contractors, clients, and field personnel
• Assist with project planning, proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates
• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and engineering documents
• Follow applicable engineering standards, testing procedures, regulations, and safety requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
• EIT certification or eligibility to obtain applicable EIT registration
• Strong interest in civil and/or geotechnical engineering
• Basic knowledge of civil engineering principles and soil mechanics
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work in both field and office environments
• Ability to travel to local project sites as required
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

Experience is helpful, but we're also interested in strong recent graduates.

Preferred experience may include:

• Civil or geotechnical engineering internship or co-op experience
• Construction or field engineering experience
• Soil sampling or compaction testing
• Construction observation or inspection
• Construction materials testing
• AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D
• Geotechnical engineering software
• ASTM testing standards
• Field or laboratory testing procedures

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who wants more than an entry-level desk job.

The right candidate is technically curious, dependable, willing to get their boots dirty, comfortable working around active construction sites, and eager to learn from experienced professionals.

Recent Civil Engineering graduates are strongly encouraged to apply, provided the FE Exam has been successfully completed.

Compensation

$60,000–$70,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Ready to turn your Civil Engineering education into real-world experience? Apply today.