Early-Career Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineer

Davita Inc.; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec seeks an Early-Career Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineer in Oakland or Walnut Creek, CA. The role involves site characterization, landfill design, and earthquake mitigation, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, fostering a supportive career development environment. Ideal candidates will have a civil engineering degree and some previous internship experience.

Benefits

Paid holidays

401(k)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering required.
• Experience with engineering consulting preferred.
• Ability to obtain EIT certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical field investigations.
• Perform engineering calculations and report writing.
• Monitor heavy civil construction projects.

Skills

Geotechnical investigations

Monitoring civil construction

Engineering calculations

Earthquake engineering

Landfill design

Dam evaluations

Construction documents development

Engineering reports writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil and/or environmental engineering

Advanced degree in the same

Tools

AutoCAD

Slope/W

PLAXIS

Job description

Early-Career Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineer

Primary Location

US-CA-Oakland

ID

2025-3580

Category

Early Career

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Remote

No

Additional Location

US-CA-Walnut Creek

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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