Early-Career Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. seeks an Early-Career Geotechnical or Geoenvironmental Engineer in Oakland. The role involves applying engineering knowledge to real-world projects like landfill design, earthquake engineering, and more. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and an interest in fieldwork. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; preferred advanced degree.
• Prior internship or work experience in engineering consulting preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within a year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical field investigations.
• Monitor heavy civil construction projects.
• Develop construction documents and write engineering reports.

Skills

Engineering consulting

Geotechnical software

Field work

Health & Safety training

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil and/or environmental engineering

Advanced degree in civil and/or environmental engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Slope/W

PLAXIS

Job description

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Geotechnical or Geoenvironmental Engineer in our San Francisco Bay Area Branch (locations in Oakland and Walnut Creek) office. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations on projects involving site characterization; landfill design and construction; earth retaining structures; deep and soft/weak foundations; dams and water containment structures; forensic investigations and litigation support; geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring; numerical analysis of stability and deformation; and geohazard / earthquake characterization / mitigation, while learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting geotechnical field investigations;
• Monitoring heavy civil construction projects;
• Performing and reviewing engineering calculations;
• Earthquake engineering;
• Landfill design and permitting;
• Dam and levee evaluations;
• Developing construction documents; and
• Writing and reviewing engineering reports.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil and/or environmental engineering. (required)
• Advanced degree the same. (preferred)
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year from hire. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Prior internship or work experience in engineering consulting. (preferred)
• Experience with geotechnical and engineering software such as AutoCAD, Slope/W, and PLAXIS. (preferred)
• Regular field work and overnight travel (50%). (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $70,625 / Maximum Salary: $88,280 /year (Oakland, Walnut Creek, CA)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

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