Geotechnical Project Engineer: Bay Area Growth

SOCOTEC, Inc.; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Training opportunities

Social activities

Job summary

SOCOTEC, Inc. is seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer in the San Jose, Walnut Creek, or Alameda area. You will manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects, coordinating with clients and internal teams to deliver reports and proposals.

The role requires a California PE license, 5+ years of geotechnical experience, and strong soil mechanics knowledge. Join a growing Bay Area team with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.

Qualifications

• California PE license required
• Minimum 5 years geotechnical engineering experience; experience with a geotechnical consulting firm preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field
• Strong understanding of soil mechanics and geotechnical principles
• Experience with field exploration, soil classification, geotechnical analyses, and report preparation
• Ability to perform technical calculations and interpret lab/field data
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects
• Interact directly with clients and manage project budgets
• Coordinate and participate in field activities, including logging borings, test pits, trenches, and cores
• Perform engineering analyses including foundation design, slope stability, and settlement
• Prepare geotechnical engineering proposals and technical reports
• Provide technical support and mentorship to staff engineers, geologists, and field technicians

Skills

Soil mechanics

Geotechnical engineering principles

Subsurface investigation methods

Technical calculations

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or related discipline preferred

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

SOCOTEC, Inc. is seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer in the San Jose, Walnut Creek, or Alameda area. You will manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects, coordinating with clients and internal teams to deliver reports and proposals.

The role requires a California PE license, 5+ years of geotechnical experience, and strong soil mechanics knowledge. Join a growing Bay Area team with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.