Geocomp
Geotechnical R&D Engineer
Acton, United States of America
Sponsorship not specified$90k-$100kDetected 15 days ago
Customer SupportControlsResearchCommunicationGeotechnical Engineering
About the role
- Geocomp, Inc. is a uniquely integrated company providing services and products to help clients identify and manage risk associated with infrastructure design, construction, and operation. With over 40 years of experience, Geocomp is well-positioned to help clients on a wide range of projects, providing geostructural consulting, monitoring, and laboratory
- testing services worldwide. Geocomp also manufactures, sells, and offers expert technical support for our fully automated laboratory testing systems to commercial, research, and academic labs, globally.
Responsibilities
- In this role, you will be a key contributor to our Production, Research, and Development (R&D) division, collaborating with engineers, clients, and industry partners to enhance existing products and develop next-generation testing systems.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering with significant research in advanced soil mechanics and laboratory testing
- Strong hands-on experience with equipment such as:
- Required
- Cyclic triaxial
- Direct/simple shear
- Resonant column and torsional shear
- Bender element systems
- Solid understanding of geotechnical laboratory standards (ASTM, BS, ISO)
- Ability to manage projects and collaborate with academic and industry partners
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to present complex technical topics clearly
- Passion for geotechnical testing and a desire to deepen understanding of soil behavior
- Preferred Qualifications
Nice to have
- PhD in Geotechnical Engineering with a focus on Unsaturated Soil Mechanics
- Research background with peer-reviewed publications in soil dynamics or unsaturated soils
- Prior involvement in large-scale geotechnical R&D projects related to cyclic loading or earthquake engineering
- Experience transitioning R&D prototypes into manufacturable, quality-controlled products
- Familiarity with calibration, quality control, and system integration for precision equipment manufacturing
Compensation
- $90,000-$100,000 per year
- (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
- The range listed reflects the base salary only and does not include bonus, benefits, or other forms of compensation.)
- Base salary range: $90,000-$100,000 per year
Benefits
- (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
- The range listed reflects the base salary only and does not include bonus, benefits, or other forms of compensation.)
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Paid time off (PTO)
Company info
- At Geocomp, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience.
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