Geotechnical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants; California, Costa Mesa (MO, CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm seeks a Geotechnical Engineer to join its dynamic team in California. This role offers the chance to work on impactful projects involving landfills and water containment systems, combining engineering expertise with business development skills. The company is recognized for its commitment to employee growth and offers a competitive benefits package. With a focus on collaboration and excellence, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant contribution to environmental engineering. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your unique career journey.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Personal paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering required.
• Strong fundamentals in geotechnical theory and practice essential.
• Excellent writing and communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical analyses including slope stability and settlement.
• Design shallow and deep foundations, including bearing capacity.
• Prepare engineering reports, design calculations, and technical specifications.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Civil Design

Microsoft Office Suite

Fieldwork

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Advanced degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration

Tools

AUTOCAD

Slope/W

Seep/W

Sigma/W

Slide2D

Slide3D

PLAXIS 2D

LPILE

gINT

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer

Primary Location

US-CA-Costa Mesa

ID

2024-3077

Category

Geotechnical

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Remote

No

Additional Location

US-CA-Los Angeles

Overview

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

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice in our Costa Mesa or Los Angeles, California offices. The position will apply engineering skills to projects involving landfills, mines, brownfields redevelopment, and other water and waste containment systems while further developing 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

Civil design, landfill design, and site layout;
• Geotechnical engineering analyses such as slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, seismic, and seepage;
• Geotechnical and environmental site characterization including exploration oversight in the field;
• Shallow and deep foundation design including bearing capacity, settlement, axial, and lateral capacity;
• Developing, installing, and managing instrumentation monitoring systems;
• Project/task management and proposal preparation support;
• Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates, and permit applications;
• Fieldwork associated with design and construction services;
• Monitoring civil construction projects; and
• Based on your current level of experience, you may be asked to take on task-level or project management responsibilities, along with business development, and staff mentoring tasks.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering. (required)
• Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E.) (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 5 years (7+ years preferred) of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Strong fundamentals in geotechnical engineering theory and practice. (required)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related software. (required)
• Experience with modeling/design tools such as AUTOCAD, Slope/W, Seep/W, Sigma/W, Slide2D, Slide3D, PLAXIS 2D, LPILE, and gINT; (preferred)
• Regular fieldwork and overnight travel. (required).
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be 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: $98,140/year / Maximum Salary: $147,275/year (Los Angeles)
• Minimum: $93,875/yearly / Maximum: $140,870/yearly (Costa Mesa)

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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