Geotechnical Engineer

Jobot; Danville (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great team

Company vehicle

Competitive pay

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision

401k + PTO, paid holidays

Professional development support

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in Pleasanton, CA to conduct site investigations, analyze conditions, and provide design recommendations for foundations and slope stability. You will prepare technical reports and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Civil Engineering, CA-PE licensure, and 5+ years of geotechnical experience; a MS in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred. On-site role with a strong benefits package and professional development support.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required; MS in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• Licensed PE in California required.
• 5+ years geotechnical engineering experience (consulting or construction-related encouraged).
• Geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, GeoStudio, gINT is a plus.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical site investigations, including soil sampling, logging, and laboratory testing.
• Analyze soil, rock, and groundwater conditions to provide recommendations for foundations, retaining structures, slope stability, and earthworks.
• Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, and construction recommendations.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, and environmental engineers.
• Oversee geotechnical aspects of construction, including inspections and field observations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and project specifications.
• Mentor junior staff and maintain quality and safety standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Technical writing

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)

PE license in CA

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

gINT

Job description

Long time established Geotechnical engineering firm seeks Engineer! (Pleasanton)

Salary: $125,000 - $150,000 per year

This role is based out of Pleasanton.

Job Details

• Conduct geotechnical site investigations, including soil sampling, logging, and laboratory testing.
• Analyze soil, rock, and groundwater conditions to provide recommendations for foundations, retaining structures, slope stability, and earthworks.
• Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, and construction recommendations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, and environmental engineers.
• Oversee geotechnical aspects of construction, including inspections and field observations.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local regulations as well as project specifications.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering required; Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California required.
• 5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience (consulting or construction-related experience preferred).
• Proficiency with geotechnical analysis software (e.g., PLAXIS, GeoStudio, gINT) a plus.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Benefits

• Great team!
• Company Vehicle!
• Competitive Pay!
• Great full benefits!
• Medical, dental, and vision, 401k PTO, paid holidays
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Professional development support (training, licensing, continuing education)
• Paid time off and holidays

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.