Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) — a respected and established geotechnical and environmental engineering firm — is seeking a motivated, outdoors-enjoying, and professionally driven Geotechnical Field Professional to join their Construction Observation and Testing (COT) group in Alliance, Ohio. This entry-level to early-career full-time role provides exciting hands-on field experience supporting geotechnical and environmental development projects across private and public sector clients. Responsibilities include observing and documenting construction activities, preparing daily field reports, performing geotechnical calculations under senior staff training, and providing testing services alongside geologists, engineers, and scientists. A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (EIT preferred), at least one active certification (NICET, ACI, APNGA, NETTCP, ICC, or FPO), a valid driver’s licence, and your own reliable vehicle are required. GTA offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, 401(k) with match, comprehensive health coverage, professional development, and a genuinely supportive team culture.
About GTA — Geo-Technology Associates, Alliance Ohio
Company: Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) — a respected geotechnical and environmental engineering firm in Ohio
Team: Construction Observation and Testing (COT) group — field-based, collaborative, and technically driven team
Client Base: Diverse private and public sector clients across geotechnical and environmental development projects
Field Work: Construction observation, documentation, geotechnical testing, and report preparation across Ohio projects
PPE Provided: High visibility vest, hard hat, gloves, and safety glasses — all personal protective equipment supplied by GTA
GTA — Full Benefits Package Alliance OH
Salary: Competitive salary with generous paid time off and paid holidays for genuine work-life balance support
Bonus: Annual bonus potential — your dedication and field performance are recognised and financially rewarded
Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
Insurance: Company-paid life insurance and both short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage
Retirement: 401(k) with company match — investing in your long-term financial future from day one
Development: Education assistance, professional seminars, conventions, Lunch & Learns, mentoring, and software training
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Peak Health Wellness Plan, nurse consultations, no-cost lab work
Extras: Free professional society memberships, referral bonuses, employee recognition programme, and company events
Career Opportunity — Geotechnical Engineering in Alliance OH
Entry Point: An excellent early-career opportunity for civil engineering graduates in Ohio’s geotechnical engineering sector
Field Learning: Learn settlement, bearing capacity, slope stability, and lateral earth pressure calculations under senior guidance
Diverse Projects: Work across private and public geotechnical and environmental development projects across Ohio
Career Growth: Clear pathway to Senior Geotechnical Technician, Field Engineer, or Project Geotechnical Engineer at GTA
Position Overview
This Geotechnical Field Professional role at GTA in Alliance, Ohio is a rewarding, field-active, and professionally developmental position within the company’s Construction Observation and Testing (COT) group. The successful candidate will observe and document construction activities to ensure compliance with technical specifications, prepare daily field reports and test summaries, assist with geotechnical report preparation, perform routine calculations including settlement, bearing capacity, lateral earth pressures, and slope stability under senior staff training, and provide testing and observation services supporting geologists, engineers, and scientists across a diverse client base. GTA provides all personal protective equipment, and candidates must bring a civil engineering degree, at least one relevant active certification (NICET, ACI, APNGA, NETTCP, ICC, or FPO), a valid driver’s licence, and their own reliable vehicle. This is a genuinely exciting entry-level career launching pad for civil engineering graduates who want hands-on geotechnical field experience in Ohio with a company that truly invests in team member development, recognition, and wellbeing.
Why This Role Matters: As a Geotechnical Field Professional at GTA in Alliance, OH, you are the eyes and technical record on every construction site you observe — ensuring that the foundations, earthworks, and geotechnical structures that buildings, bridges, and infrastructure depend upon are built exactly to specification. Your daily field reports, testing activities, and careful documentation are not just paperwork — they are the quality assurance record that protects public safety, client investment, and the professional integrity of every GTA geotechnical project you support.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Observation & Compliance Documentation
- Observe and document construction activities at project sites to assure compliance with technical specifications and design requirements
- Prepare detailed daily field reports and test summaries accurately documenting all observed construction activities and testing results
- Assist in the preparation of geotechnical engineering reports under the direction and review of senior GTA technical staff
- Maintain accurate, professional, and comprehensive field documentation that supports client deliverables and regulatory compliance
Geotechnical Calculations & Technical Learning
- Perform routine geotechnical calculations — including settlement, bearing capacity, lateral earth pressures, and slope stability analysis
- Conduct all calculations under the training and supervision of experienced GTA senior engineers and geotechnical professionals
- Actively develop geotechnical engineering knowledge and technical calculation proficiency through mentoring and hands-on project work
- Apply civil engineering fundamentals to real-world geotechnical field scenarios with the support of GTA’s experienced project teams
Field Testing & Multi-Discipline Project Support
- Provide testing and observation services across a wide variety of geotechnical and environmental development projects in Ohio
- Support geologists, engineers, and environmental scientists working on diverse private and public sector client projects at GTA
- Use NICET, ACI, or other relevant certifications to perform standardised field tests and quality control observations accurately
- Follow all GTA safety protocols — wearing PPE correctly and maintaining a safety-first approach across all field assignments
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field of study — EIT (Engineer-in-Training) designation is preferred
- A strong foundational knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, soil mechanics, and construction observation practices
Certification Requirements
- NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) certification is a required credential for this role
- ACI (American Concrete Institute), APNGA, NETTCP, ICC, or FPO certification is accepted as an alternative qualifying credential
- At least one of the above active certifications must be held at the time of application — candidates must clearly indicate which
Essential Requirements & Attributes
- Valid driver’s licence in good standing — and ownership of a reliable personal vehicle for daily field site travel across Ohio
- Genuine enjoyment of outdoor work — this is an active, field-based role with significant time on construction sites in all conditions
- Strong interpersonal skills — comfortable working alongside construction crews, project managers, and GTA colleagues on-site
- Meticulous attention to detail in field documentation, testing records, and daily report preparation
- Willingness to learn, grow, and develop technical geotechnical skills through GTA’s structured mentoring and training programme
About GTA — Geo-Technology Associates, Alliance Ohio
Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) is an established and highly regarded geotechnical and environmental engineering firm serving a diverse base of private and public sector clients across Ohio and the broader Mid-Atlantic region. With a team of experienced geologists, engineers, and environmental scientists, GTA delivers construction observation and testing, geotechnical investigation, and environmental consulting services that directly support the safe and compliant development of infrastructure, commercial, and residential projects. GTA’s genuine commitment to team member development — through mentoring, certifications, education assistance, professional society memberships, and a comprehensive benefits package — makes the Alliance, Ohio Geotechnical Field Professional position an outstanding career launching opportunity for civil engineering graduates ready to build a technically rewarding, professionally supported, and financially competitive geotechnical engineering career.
Career Excellence: Join GTA in Alliance, OH — observe and document construction activities, perform geotechnical calculations under senior mentorship, apply NICET and ACI certifications in the field, earn competitive salary with annual bonus and 401(k) match, and build an outstanding early-career geotechnical engineering foundation with one of Ohio’s most respected engineering firms.
Who Should Apply?
- Civil Engineering Graduates: With NICET, ACI, or equivalent certifications seeking entry-level geotechnical field roles in Alliance OH
- EIT Certified Engineers: Interested in gaining hands-on construction observation and geotechnical testing experience in Ohio
- Outdoor Field Engineers: Who enjoy site-based work, technical documentation, and collaborative project environments at GTA
- Geotechnical Technicians: With field testing, daily report preparation, and settlement or bearing capacity calculation experience
- Ohio Civil Engineering Professionals: Seeking competitive salary, annual bonus, 401K match, and exceptional career development benefits
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