How much does a Geotechnical Engineer I make in South Carolina? The average Geotechnical Engineer I salary in South Carolina is $68,889 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $62,588 and $73,399. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Geotechnical Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Geotechnical Engineer I Salary $56,851 SC February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Geotechnical Engineer I Salary $62,588 SC February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Geotechnical Engineer I Salary $68,889 SC February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Geotechnical Engineer I Salary $73,399 SC February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Geotechnical Engineer I Salary $77,505 SC February 26, 2024
25% $62,588 10% $56,851 90% $77,505 75% $73,399 $68,889 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Geotechnical Engineer I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Consulting: Providing technical or business expertise and advice to internal or external clients.

2.

Geology: Geology is the science that studies the Earth's physical structure and substances, the history of rocks, the processes that act on them and the most economic way to use the world's resources.

3.

Design Engineering: Creating a system, component, or process to develop new products and systems.

Consulting 9.77%
Geology 2.81%
Design Engineering 1.66%
Others 85.76%

Job Description for Geotechnical Engineer I

Geotechnical Engineer I prepares and inspects projects involving drilling and exploration. Responsible for geological mapping, report writing, site characterization, numerical modeling and analysis of excavations/supports. Being a Geotechnical Engineer I requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Geotechnical Engineer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Goose Creek, SC Avg. Salary $69,190 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Abbeville, SC Avg. Salary $68,436 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adams Run, SC Avg. Salary $68,850 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Aiken, SC Avg. Salary $68,078 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alcolu, SC Avg. Salary $65,247 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Allendale, SC Avg. Salary $67,772 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Anderson, SC Avg. Salary $68,406 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Andrews, SC Avg. Salary $66,260 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Arcadia, SC Avg. Salary $68,581 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Awendaw, SC Avg. Salary $68,781 Date Updated February 26, 2024

Career Path for Geotechnical Engineer I

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For Geotechnical Engineer I, the upper level is Geotechnical Engineer II and then progresses to Geotechnical Engineer IV.

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