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Geotechnical Staff Engineer

Nova Engineering and Environmental LLC
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/27/2026

NOVA Engineering is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer to help manage a wide variety of geotechnical projects based from our Charlotte, NC office.  Must be willing for travel outside of the Carolina's.

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be part of a dynamic, growing and energized team – and your role is key to the success of NOVA Engineering. While your job duties may fluctuate day to day, here are some areas we expect to see you excel in:

  • Operating and maintaining pressure meter testing equipment
  • Laying out borings and test pits with conventional surveying and Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
  • Observing and classifying test pits and performing hang auger borings
  • Being involved in site seismic testing and Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA) testing
  • Classifying samples obtained from drilling operations
  • Testing, sampling, and inspecting soil
  • Performing routine field and laboratory tests

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, or an equivalent international degree with NCEES credential evaluation, is required.

  •  E.I.T. is required or ability to obtain within 3 months

  • Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
  • 1 - 3 years applicable experience is preferred 
  • Strong communication skills
  • Position entails approximately 70% fieldwork and 30% office with occasional travel.

    Check out our Perks: 

    In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits: 

    • Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
    • Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
    • Certification reimbursement
    • Paid time off
    • Company–observed paid holidays
    • Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
    • Company paid short term disability coverage
    • Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
    • 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions 
    • Wellness program with incentives
    • Employee Assistance Program

    NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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