Geotechnical Engineer: Bay Area Project Lead & Field

SOCOTEC US; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Mentorship

Training

Social activities

Job summary

SOCOTEC US is seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer for our Bay Area team in San Jose, Walnut Creek, or Alameda, CA. You will manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects, collaborating with clients and internal teams.

Requirements include a California PE license and 5+ years of geotechnical experience, with strong soil mechanics knowledge and reporting skills. We offer mentorship, training, and competitive salary with in-office work.

Qualifications

• California PE license REQUIRED.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years geotechnical engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics and subsurface methods.
• Experience with field exploration, soil classification, and reporting.
• Ability to perform technical calculations and interpret data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Independent and collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects.
• Interact with clients and manage project budgets.
• Coordinate field activities: borings, pits, trenches, cores.
• Evaluate geologic and seismic hazards and perform slope/settlement analyses.
• Prepare proposals and technical reports; provide mentorship.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Soil mechanics

Field exploration

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Geotechnical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

SOCOTEC US is seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer for our Bay Area team in San Jose, Walnut Creek, or Alameda, CA. You will manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects, collaborating with clients and internal teams.

Requirements include a California PE license and 5+ years of geotechnical experience, with strong soil mechanics knowledge and reporting skills. We offer mentorship, training, and competitive salary with in-office work.