Geotechnical Project Engineer - Lead & Forensic

SOCOTEC US; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate holds a California PE license, a Civil/Geotechnical/Geological Engineering degree, and at least five years of geotechnical experience, preferably with a consulting firm. Master’s degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold a California PE license.
• Degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years geotechnical experience; consulting background preferred.
• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics and subsurface investigations.
• Experience with field exploration, soil classification, analyses, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects for Bay Area clients.
• Interact with clients and manage project budgets and scheduling.
• Coordinate field activities: logging borings, test pits, trenches, cores.
• Perform foundation, slope stability, and settlement analyses.
• Prepare proposals and technical reports; provide mentorship to staff.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Field exploration

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Geological Engineering

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

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

The ideal candidate holds a California PE license, a Civil/Geotechnical/Geological Engineering degree, and at least five years of geotechnical experience, preferably with a consulting firm. Master’s degree is a plus.