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Geotechnical Engineers

Employment Prospects

Employers

Employers of geotechnical engineers include geotechnical and engineering consulting firms, public utilities, governmental agencies, and environmental organizations. Others work at colleges and universities as professors.

Starting Out

An internship, co-op, or informal apprenticeship is the best way to learn more about this type of work. Some engineers start as engineering technicians before completing a bachelor's degree. Search the Internet for geotechnical and civil engineering firms in your area, and see if they have any openings for summer or part-time help. College professors may also be looking for research help on projects. Look through the Web sites of college engineering departments to see if any listings are posted. You can also visit these Web sites to get the inside scoop on engineering projects and find listings for upcoming in-person and virtual job fairs and job openings: GeoPrac.net (http://geoprac.net) and ASCE Career Connections (http://careers.asce.org/jobs).

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