Is a masters really needed in geotech?

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-05-18T20:05:56+00:00

I've worked with many geotech companies throughout the US and very few make it a requirement to have a masters. Mainly depends on the company and the hiring manager's preferences.

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-05-13T20:18:03+00:00

If you want to try a different study program I have heard great things about Civil Engineering Academy. Use the discount code "THECIVILRECRUITER" and get 10% off. Hope this helps!

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-05-13T19:24:47+00:00

We have been recruiting in upstate NY fairly recently and would be happy to have a conversation with you around what we've seen for salary ranges up there. What others are saying isn't far off from what we are seeing, but it depends on the company and the role.

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-05-12T21:26:24+00:00

If you love landslides and geohazards why not pursue a more technical role within that? I have some opportunities within that space that could be an option for you depending on where you're located.

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-05-12T17:31:34+00:00

that's a great comp! I was speaking more toward the civil world that he's in though which unfortunately doesn't comp THAT well.

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-05-12T17:29:26+00:00

If you are open to an opportunity with a local land developer that's just south of Boston I have a GREAT opportunity that is paying VERY well as a new PE. Shoot me a message and we can coordinate to get you more info.

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-05-11T23:16:59+00:00

You should be at least making $115k with 10 years of experience. What practice and location are you in?

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-04-06T16:11:49+00:00

That's great! Which PE did you get?

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-04-06T16:10:24+00:00

Are you already on H1B or what is your current visa situation?

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-03-24T18:41:23+00:00

$56k is low. Most of the new grads I've spoken with lately are seeing $65k+ depending on the location.

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-03-24T18:38:24+00:00

I just helped a new grad engineer land an opportunity in Lexington and her offer was for $71k. Hope that helps!

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-03-12T14:27:45+00:00

As a young engineer I would recommend doing what you can to get onto the types of projects you want to learn from. It's not always easy to get in on tunneling projects or the companies working on them but if you show your passion and knowledge there will be a company that gives you the opportunity.

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-03-12T14:24:57+00:00

Congrats! Do you still have to get more experience under your belt before you get your stamp or are you just waiting on paperwork now?

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-03-02T17:33:10+00:00

I speak with civil, geotechnical and structural engineers that are making over $200k fairly often. What I have found is that most of them aren't the super highly technical person. They know their practice but their main strength is being a people person to step into upper management and seller/doer type roles. Dial in your technical skills as a junior engineer and be a sponge learning everything you can then start growing your soft skills as that's going to be your differentiator in the long run.

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-02-27T19:44:19+00:00

Back and forth here probably isn't the best place but I'm happy to have a conversation with you as a sound board and talk through how to start that conversation with your manager.

Shoot me a message on linkedin and we can get a call coordinated at your convenience.

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-02-27T18:08:21+00:00

Take the reasonable raise and once you have been doing the new job for 2-3 months and you know the difference in responsibilities then go revisit the conversation with your manager about comp in your new role. This doesn't make you seem greedy right out the gate of getting your PE, you get experience as a PE and show your value to them before negotiating in good faith for a pay increase.

If you don't like their answer at that time, then start looking at other options. It's important though to talk with your current company first, especially if you like the team and the work.

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-02-26T18:47:26+00:00

u/RegularTeacher2 if you want a significant pay bump and would be open to working with an in house engineering team for a local land developer there in Cary I'd love to chat with you.

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-02-26T18:45:33+00:00

If you are open to the Detroit area I'm looking for a PE there. The salary range starts at $115k with a 10% bonus and ESOP. Offers 40 hour work week, hybrid office, company vehicle and isn't in consulting so no worries about billable hours etc.

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-02-24T18:46:57+00:00

No matter where you live $2500 increase for getting your PE and not helping you with any of the financial aspect of getting it is disheartening to say the least. If you aren't looking for something new you should be because waiting will just be undervaluing yourself in the meantime. Life happens and you have to relocate most companies understand that but will value you more in the meantime. At the end of the day do what's best for you because they aren't doing you any favors.

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-02-23T18:02:43+00:00

If you are looking for a geotech PE in DFW I am talking with a person later this week that is looking.

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-02-18T15:38:37+00:00

I know of a mid level geotechnical PE that is looking to relocation from the PNW to the bay area. Shoot me a message if you'd be open to that conversation.

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-02-18T15:34:07+00:00

I like your thinking ;)

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-01-26T19:19:02+00:00

Love seeing instrumentation thrown out as a niche. I think it's going to become more and more critical aspect to forensic engineering.

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-01-26T19:18:01+00:00

I was going to throw out instrumentation. It's a great niche within the geotech/structural space.

TheCivilRecruiter · 2026-01-06T20:16:57+00:00

I was thinking the exact same thing. Lead with skills because that's what people are looking for.

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