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Staff Geotechnical Engineer 2

Haley & Aldrich
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/2/2026
Find your path and enjoy the journey with Haley & Aldrich. With us, you’ll tackle clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments – and, in turn, build stronger communities. You’ll work with teams of passionate colleagues, driven by a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.

As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.

We are looking for someone to join our team as an entry level Staff Geotechnical Engineer 2 in Portland, OR. As a geotechnical engineer you will bring your expertise and unique solutions to highly visible and challenging projects. Our mid-sized group allows entry-level candidates immediate heightened responsibilities, and an open-door policy encourages 1:1 access to some of the best and most experienced geotechnical leaders in the region.

Duties/Responsibilities

In this position, you will:


  • Perform geotechnical engineering calculations and analyses.
  • Perform geotechnical report writing.
  • Complete geotechnical field exploration and sample collection.
  • Perform geotechnical construction monitoring and testing.
  • Participate in client meetings and presentations.


Skills/Experience

Minimum Skills and Requirements:


  • B.S. in Engineering, Geology, or related field required.
  • M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering required.
  • Engineer-in-Training License
  • Ability to obtain PE license in 3-4 years
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Team attitude and the ability to interact well with internal staff, and project teams that will include other consultants, contractors, and clients
  • Experience with Slide2, Settle3, , and APile/LPile (preferred)
  • Experience on construction sites and field explorations (preferred)
  • Ability to travel to temporary assignments across the U.S., the Pacific Islands region, and internationally if applicable
  • The ability to lift 50lbs
  • Current driver's license


About Haley & Aldrich

Haley & Aldrich is committed to solving our clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments. Our team of 1,000 engineers and scientists across the United States draws inspiration from one mission: to work closely with clients as they navigate change to create safer, more robust places to live and work. Since our founding in 1957, organizations across the public and private sectors have relied on us for technical excellence and empathetic leadership that achieve results and secure a thriving tomorrow. Find us at haleyaldrich.com and LinkedIn .

Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package . Interested candidates should apply on our Careers page .

Note to external search firms: Haley & Aldrich does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Please do not send resumes to Haley & Aldrich employees. Please work through a Talent Acquisition Manager.

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