Staff Geotechnical Engineer
Job Description
Staff Geotechnical Engineer opportunity for the Southern California Area, based onsite in Laguna Hills, CA or in Los Angeles, CA offices.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute scopes for field and office tasks, including technical and non-technical work, with independent analysis as needed
- Conduct geotechnical field exploration, sampling, inspection, and analysis with a focus on safety while providing technical support under supervision
- Coordinate tasks and small projects with guidance from senior operations and technical staff, including collaboration through interaction
- Prepare designs, reports, and calculations for complex projects for review
Requirements
- Related experience: 4 to 8 years, or 2 years with a Master’s, or 1 year with a PhD
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Positive work attitude with the ability to work safely and efficiently while managing multiple tasks
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (preferred)
- Ability and willingness to travel and perform field work even under inclement weather and physically demanding conditions
- Ability to adhere to work assignments and schedules; self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented
- Willingness to work additional hours beyond a standard 40-hour work week when needed
- Following an offer: successful completion of employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check
Strong Analytical Skills (Required Areas)
- Soil and rock classification
- Slope stability analysis
- Earth retention systems
- Shallow and deep foundation design
- Materials testing and engineering
- Soil improvement techniques
- Pavement design
Preferred Experience
- Experience providing quality technical support on commercial, municipal, transportation, and energy projects
- Design/build project experience (preferred)
Tools & Technologies
- MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid holidays
Location: Laguna Hills, CA (onsite). Compensation: USD 81,931 - 107,109 per year.