Civil - Geotechnical

GeoWorld; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GeoWorld in San Ramon, CA is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with a specialty in Earthquake Engineering to lead seismically challenging projects and deliver innovative geotechnical solutions. You will perform seismic analyses, guide design recommendations for public and private works, and collaborate with clients, subs, government agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements include an MS (PhD preferred), 5+ years of experience, HAZ45 or equivalent, Python/Matlab coding, and GIS

Qualifications

• MS degree in a relevant field; PhD preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong earthquake engineering knowledge.
• Coding in Python and/or Matlab.
• HAZ45 or similar software familiarity.
• GIS experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform seismic analyses such as ergodic and non-ergodic seismic hazard, ground-motion development for projects in the Western United States, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific.
• Lead seismic development of design recommendations for design and construction of private and public projects.
• Communicate and collaborate with clients, subcontractors, government agencies, project managers (locally and in other regional offices), and peers.
• Will be assigned increasingly more complex tasks and projects.

Skills

Seismic hazard analysis

Time-history analysis

Python

Matlab

Geotechnical engineering

GIS experience

Team communication

Education

MS degree in a relevant field

PhD preferred

Tools

HAZ45

Job description

Position Summary

As a Senior ENGEO Geotechnical Engineer with a specialty in Earthquake Engineering, we would love to see you come in and hit the ground running. While working with ENGEO’s team, you will work on a wide variety of challenging, world-renowned projects. You will be encouraged and supported to lead increasingly complex and seismically challenging projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work as part of the team to perform seismic analyses such as ergodic and non-ergodic seismic hazard, ground-response, and ground-motion development for projects in the Western United States, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific.
• Lead seismic development of design recommendations for design and construction of private and public projects.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with clients, subcontractors, government agencies, project managers (locally and in other regional offices), and peers.
• Will be assigned increasingly more complex tasks and projects.

A Few Notable Projects

• Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, Los Angeles, CA
• Multiple Technology Campuses for Google, YouTube, and Facebook, Bay Area, CA
• Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth, New Zealand
• Transmission Gully Highway, Wellington, New Zealand
• Kaikoura Earthquake rehabilitation of State Highway and Railway, South Island, New Zealand

Requirements

Our Ideal Candidate: Thorough knowledge of Earthquake Engineering, such as:

• Seismic Source Characterization
• Ergodic and Non-Ergodic Seismic Hazard Analysis
• Time-History Scaling and Matching
• Working knowledge of the software program HAZ45, or equivalent program
• Coding capability in Python and/or Matlab
• Fundamental knowledge of Geotechnical Engineering or willingness and ability to learn is preferred.

All Candidate Criteria

• Education: M.S. degree in a relevant field, PhD is preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years relevant experience
• Proficiency in GIS experience is a plus.
• Robust writing and communicative skills
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse environment
• Have the ability to work and succeed as a team while being resourceful when working alone

Benefit Highlights

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401k and employer matching
• 4 Medical plans to choose from
• Vision
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal PTO
• Vehicle allowance

Salary

The anticipated salary range for this role is $90,000–$120,000. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, education, skillset, and market conditions.