Geotechnical Project Engineer – Bay Area, In-Office

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC is seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer to join our Bay Area team in San Jose, CA. You will manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects, working directly with clients and internal teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, coordinating field activities (logging borings, test pits, trenches, cores), evaluating seismic hazards, performing slope stability and settlement analyses, and preparing proposals and technical reports.

Qualifications

• California PE license required.
• Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering (or related field).
• Minimum 5 years geotechnical engineering experience; consulting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics and subsurface investigation methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects.
• Interact directly with clients and manage project budgets.
• Coordinate field activities, including logging borings, test pits, trenches and cores.
• Perform analyses: foundation design, slope stability, settlement; prepare reports.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Soil mechanics

Field exploration

Project management

Communication skills

Education

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

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

SOCOTEC is seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer to join our Bay Area team in San Jose, CA. You will manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects, working directly with clients and internal teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, coordinating field activities (logging borings, test pits, trenches, cores), evaluating seismic hazards, performing slope stability and settlement analyses, and preparing proposals and technical reports.