Geotechnical Engineer - Transportation!

Jobot; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead challenging geotechnical projects across California. Take ownership of technical work, oversee investigations, and deliver practical engineering solutions for clients.

The role focuses on subsurface investigations, analyses, and providing engineering recommendations for foundations, earthwork, and settlement, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and maintaining client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Professional experience in geotechnical engineering, including subsurface investigations and interpretation of soil/site conditions.
• Experience performing or reviewing geotechnical analyses and developing engineering recommendations.
• Ability to prepare and review geotechnical reports, calculations, and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee geotechnical investigations and engineering analyses across California.
• Lead technical work, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and manage deliverables.
• Develop recommendations for foundations, earthwork, settlement, and bearing capacity.
• Support client relationships and communicate technical findings effectively.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project leadership

Technical communication

Field investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer - Transportation!

$150000 - $250000 per year | San Diego, CA | On-site | Permanent

Take the lead on challenging geotechnical projects across California, applying your technical expertise to practical engineering solutions and supporting continued growth.

A bit about us:

Our client is an established geotechnical engineering and consulting firm supporting a range of projects that require sound technical judgment, practical problem-solving, and a strong understanding of subsurface conditions.

The company is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to contribute technical expertise, oversee geotechnical investigations and engineering analyses, and help deliver reliable solutions for clients across a variety of project types. This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer to take ownership of technical work, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to project execution and client relationships.

Why join us?

• Take ownership of meaningful projects: Apply your expertise to complex geotechnical challenges and engineering solutions.


• Expand your technical impact: Contribute to investigations, analyses, recommendations, and design decisions.


• Work with a collaborative team: Coordinate with engineers, field personnel, and other project stakeholders.


• Build client relationships: Help communicate technical findings and develop practical solutions to project needs.


• Contribute to continued growth: Bring senior-level judgment and experience to an established consulting organization.

Job Details

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California and Geotechnical (GE) California Licensure required


• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.


• Professional experience in geotechnical engineering, including subsurface investigations and interpretation of soil and site conditions.


• Experience performing or reviewing geotechnical analyses and developing engineering recommendations for foundations, earthwork, settlement, bearing capacity, or related design considerations.


• Ability to prepare and review geotechnical reports, technical calculations, recommendations, and project documentation.


• Experience coordinating geotechnical field investigations, drilling activities, laboratory testing, and interpretation of results.


• Ability to manage technical deliverables, coordinate project activities, and support projects from investigation through design and construction.


• Strong technical communication skills and the ability to work with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.

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