The Role

As an Associate Engineer II, you will be a core contributor across the full lifecycle of geohazard mitigation projects - from concept through construction close-out. You will partner with senior engineers, project managers, and technical sales leaders to design economical, constructible, and defensible solutions for some of the most challenging slope stability and ground improvement problems in North America.

This role is designed for engineers who want field credibility, client exposure, and increasing technical ownership, not just desk-based analysis.

Benefits

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
• Mental health benefits
• 401(k) plan to help save for your future including company match
• In addition to 7 observed holidays, salaried team members have flexible paid time off
• Paid parental leave

Responsibilities

Engineering & Design Execution

• Develop and analyze geotechnical and structural solutions for slope stability, rockfall mitigation, ground improvement, difficult-access shoring, and foundations.
• Perform engineering analyses including slope stability modeling, rockfall simulation, mechanical stabilization design, and foundation analysis.
• Prepare clear, defensible calculation packages suitable for peer review, permitting, and construction.

Field Integration & Constructability

• Conduct site reconnaissance in steep, rugged terrain, including rope access and rappelling when required.
• Provide field engineering support, construction observation, QA/QC testing, quantity tracking, and as-built documentation.
• Translate design intent into practical execution - adjusting in real time as field conditions evolve.

Project Development & Client Engagement

• Critically review plans and specifications; develop take-offs, estimates, and constructability input.
• Support proposals and bids in coordination with Project Management and Business Development teams.
• Communicate directly with clients, earning trust through technical clarity and responsiveness.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner across engineering, project management, operations, and sales to drive continuous improvement.
• Support internal research and development initiatives that advance GSI’s technical edge.
• Represent GSI at industry events, conferences, and technical presentations.

What Sets You Apart: we are not hiring for checkbox experience alone. We are looking for engineers who show trajectory.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering
• 2+ years of relevant geotechnical or structural engineering experience.
• Minimum EIT required.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with slope stability and limit equilibrium software.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments and all-weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel up to ~30%.
• Comfortable working from field locations, truck-based setups, or home office as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in Civil Engineering.
• PE licensure preferred.
• Rocscience software experience preferred (Geostudio or other limit equilibrium software familiarity likely translatable).

This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule. Employees will be expected to work in the Westminster, CO office 3 days per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

The expected annual base salary range for this position in the Denver, CO area is $60,000 - $70,000. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential bonus or benefits.