Project Geotechnical Engineer

We are looking to add new talent to our growing team. We are currently seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer to work in a technical support role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company and get involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients. This is a full-time position located in our San Diego, CA office.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In this position, you will split time and responsibilities between field assignments and office assignments. Lead portions of technical project work from project scope through final deliverables under the direction of senior staff. Apply academic and industry knowledge as well as learnings from prior work experience to execute project work.

Provide training guidance and informal mentoring to junior staff on their projects and within your technical discipline. Under the direction of the senior staff, participate in communications with clients, agencies, and internal teams within your discipline. Plan, perform, and oversee geotechnical engineering investigations, technical evaluations, data summarization, and design.

Conduct basic construction observation, including quality control and field-testing tasks. Prepare and maintain accurate and detailed documentation of activities both in the field and during data evaluation. Perform all work in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols. Demonstrate the companys foundational safety behaviors.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Skills and Requirements

• Masters degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• 4 years of relevant design experience in seismic, shallow, and deep foundations, slope stability, ground improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and must be proficient at writing technical reports to meet project requirements.
• Able to work independently on individual tasks supporting technical work and exhibit the ability to manage tasks and perform work on multiple projects or multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Desire to learn and grow in your profession, demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, resourcefulness, flexibility, and ownership.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Plaxis 3D, FLAC 3D, and/or relevant geotechnical analysis software.

Preferred Skills

• CA Professional Engineering license or planning to obtain professional license within 6 months.
• West Coast consulting experience and knowledge with liquefaction and seismic sampling and design methods.
• Nuclear Density Guage Certification.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training and refresher updates.
• Specialized software applications relevant to geotechnical engineering.