Top 45 Geological engineer Jobs in Colorado

Geological Engineer
Stantec —Denver, CO
- $100,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction site
- English
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Principal Mining Geotechnical Engineer
Parsons —Denver, CO
- $134,100 - $241,400 a year
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- 11+ years
- Office
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Entry- Level Geotechnical Engineer
ANS —Denver, CO
- $64,500 - $72,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Environmental Professional (Scientist, Geologist, Engineer)
Environmental Standards, Inc. —Denver, CO
- $70,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- OSHA
- Pass drug screening
Design Engineer - Structural
Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC —Denver, CO
- $117,500 - $147,900 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Design Engineer - Structural
Quanta Services —Denver, CO
- $117,500 - $147,900 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Tetra Tech —Denver, CO
- $150,000 - $190,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction site
- Ability to walk for extended periods
Sr Geologist
QB Energy —Denver, CO
- Overtime
- Office
- Master's degree
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Free parking
- AD&D insurance
Geotechnical Project Engineer
McMillen, Inc. —Denver, CO
- $107,000 - $150,000 a year
- Construction site
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Environmental Geologist - Remediation
AECOM —Denver, CO
- $70,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
Rock Mechanics Engineer - Senior
Knight Piesold Consulting —Denver, CO
- $130,000 - $180,000 a year
- Email
- Office
- Team management
- Senior level
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Rock Mechanics Engineer - Senior
Knight Piesold and Co. —Denver, CO
- $130,000 - $180,000 a year
- Email
- Office
- Team management
- Senior level
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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Geotechnical/Tunnel Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Kiewit Corporation —Lone Tree, CO
- $115,000 - $140,000 a year
- Overtime
- Up to 50% travel
- Laboratory experience
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Engineering Geologist
Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC —Denver, CO
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Geotechnical Engineer
Ayres —Fort Collins, CO
- $135,000 - $198,000 a year
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Laboratory experience
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Geotechnical Engineer (Principal-Level)
Shannon & Wilson Inc —Wheat Ridge, CO
- $150,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- 11+ years
- Driver's License
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
Geophysicist 1
HDR —Englewood, CO
- $63,063 - $90,090 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Quality control
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Water Resources Engineer
Northern Water —Berthoud, CO
- $130,338 - $173,524 a year
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior / Principal Geotechnical Eng Rock Mechanics, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Kiewit Corporation —Lone Tree, CO
- $170,000 - $225,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Construction site
- Office
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Cost and Constructability Engineer/Estimator
HDR —Denver, CO
- $104,951 - $172,420 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Research
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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Geological Engineer

Stantec -
Denver, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$100,000 - $145,000 a year

Benefits

Wellness program
Health savings account
AD&D insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Family leave
Vision insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Construction detail documentation
Staff supervision
Construction specifications
Geology
Project engineering
Microsoft Excel
Data analysis reporting
Engineering phase involvement
Safety protocol adherence
Field studies
Team supervision
Geological technical reports
Geological mapping analysis
Technical documentation
Testing and evaluation
Professional Geologist (PG)
English
Technical report writing
Quality control experience within construction industry
Construction observation
Data summary reports
Master's degree
Analysis skills
Construction plans
Working on construction projects in a civil infrastructure role
Construction quality inspections
Master's degree in Geology
Engineering research
Mentoring
Design engineering

Full Job Description

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.

Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.

Your Opportunity

The successful candidate will work on challenging and diverse tasks for dams and hydroelectric projects, conveyance tunnels, and water resource projects for a variety of domestic and international clients. The successful candidate will be working in conjunction with other engineers and geologists on multi-discipline teams to support project activities through the application of engineering and geologic principles and techniques. The successful candidate should be able to work independently, and with small and large teams to apply critical thinking skills to solve technical issues and develop project-specific solutions. The position will require travel to project sites and will provide stimulating career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities:

Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines for planning and executing work in the office and the field in a safe manner.
Work in conjunction with engineers, geologists, and other professionals to solve project challenges and performing design calculations as required.
Lead and mentor younger staff and run projects and tasks with the assistance of other engineers or geologists.
Assist with feasibility studies by conducting research (i.e., desktop study, field reconnaissance) to assess challenges and develop the basis of geological/geotechnical understanding of the program to support the project as it progresses.
Plan and implement field investigation programs.
Conduct geologic mapping to support various types of field programs.
Conduct field inspections; observe and participate in field exploration and testing programs including the collection and evaluation of soil and rock properties and evaluation of geomechanical conditions; perform site characterizations and evaluate geotechnical hazards under the supervision of more senior engineers/geologists.
Provide field oversight for projects during investigation or construction phases by acting as the field lead, involving other supporting staff or subcontractors.
Contribute to all phases of programs, including the following types of projects: design, inspection and construction of dams, tunnels, caverns, foundations, slopes, and earth-retaining structures.
Assess subsurface conditions, including review and interpretation of field maps, field logs, test data, and other field documentation, evaluate field and laboratory test data and develop parameters for use in technical analyses.
Conduct geotechnical analyses using programs such as DIPS, UNWEDGE, SWEDGE, Phase2, SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, and LEAPFROG.
Develop familiarity with regulatory agency requirements, technical design standards, and industry standards and guidelines.
Prepare technical reports including geotechnical data reports, geotechnical baseline reports, field reports, technical memoranda, computation packages, feasibility reports, design and evaluation reports, construction drawings, and specifications.
Participate in professional development and training activities.

Qualifications

8 to 12 years work experience in engineering geology, geological or geotechnical engineering, dams experience a plus.
Master’s Degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or Geotechnical from an accredited university preferred.
Professional Engineer license or Professional Geologist license preferred.
Willing and able to travel, both nationally and internationally, to conduct field investigation or construction quality oversight type work (10 to 25% of the time).
Knowledge of the principles of civil/geotechnical and geological engineering.
Some exposure to or knowledge of geotechnical analysis.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint software.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Sound organizational, technical, written, and oral communication skills with attention to detail.

Pay Range:

Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$100,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | CO | Denver

Organization: 2242 E&R-US Northwest-Denver CO

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 25/02/2026 06:02:23

Req ID: 1004557

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

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