Geotechnical Sr. Engineer II

Blackburn Consulting; Waldo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackburn Consulting is seeking a full-time Senior Engineer in California to lead moderate to complex geotechnical and engineering projects. The role involves travel (<20%), coordination with the Sausalito Office Manager, and writing technical reports. Candidates should have 6–8 years of project-based experience in geotechnical engineering and a PE license.

We serve public works and related fields with offices in multiple CA locations; strong communication and field leadership are essential. Travel and report-writing are required.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license (PE)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or geology; Master’s preferred
• 6-10 years of relevant experience
• Experience with public agencies preferred
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle
• Computer savvy (Windows based systems)

Responsibilities

• Lead moderate to complex projects with independent judgment.
• Coordinate field work and data assembly with staff engineers/geologists.
• Oversee construction projects and provide field direction.
• Review field reports and supervise field technicians.
• Prepare work and safety plans and job safety analyses.
• Conduct geotechnical reports and technical writing.
• Engage with clients and manage project scopes.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Technical writing

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or geology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Windows-based systems

Job description

Description

Are you ready to take your career to another level? Blackburn Consulting is seeking a full-time Sr. Engineer to complete moderate to complex engineering and geology projects. Senior Engineers at Blackburn Consulting work under the direction of the Sausalito Office Manager and senior firm leadership. This candidate should have 6-8 years of experience in a project-based, geotechnical engineering related field. This position requires travel (<20%) to project related sites, project coordination, and report writing.

Company Overview:

Blackburn Consulting has an excellent reputation in California. We are responsive to clients, but we take the time to get things right. We pride ourselves in our family-like work environment and culture. Employees strive for high quality and constant improvement. Most professional staff have been at Blackburn for a long time. Everyone here has the opportunity to make a big impact!

Blackburn Consulting provides geotechnical, geo-civil, geo-environmental, construction, forensics and lab engineering services throughout California with offices in Auburn, West Sacramento, Fresno, Escondido, and Sausalito. We have an extensive geotechnical and materials testing lab in West Sacramento, CA, and labs in Escondido and Sausalito. We focus mostly on public works including flood control and transportation. Blackburn has been in business since 1998, and is employee owned and operated.

Technical Duties:

• Working on moderate to complex projects requiring independent study and responsible judgment
• Complete project tasks while following deadlines and budgets with minimal instruction
• Directing staff level engineers/geologists to coordinate field work and data assembly
• Overseeing construction projects and providing direction in the field
• Overseeing field technicians and reviewing field reports
• Prepare work and safety plans and job safety analyses
• Work with clients comfortably
• Historical and analytical project research
• Data gathering, organization, analysis, and results evaluation
• Conducting and writing geotechnical reports and other written communication
• Knowledge of industry standards

Essential Duties:

• Communication with clients, team members, and contractors
• Understanding of project scopes and Blackburn’s services
• Identify and resolve project issues, including changes to scope
• Coordinate with multiple parties to complete work

Essential Abilities:

• Communication skills internally and externally
• Multi-task between projects
• Ability to deliver a high-quality deliverable in a timely manner
• Technical writing
• Interpersonal skills
• Self-starter

Technical Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer license (PE)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or geology, Master preferred
• 6-10 years of relevant experience
• Experience with public agencies preferred
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle
• Computer savvy (Windows based systems)

Physical Requirements:

• Read, write, and speak English
• Communicate clearly in person and over telephone
• Visual acuity to perform job duties
• Physical ability to bend, reach, stand, walk, sit, push and pull up to 40lbs amounts of weight
• Physical ability to hand auger

Blackburn Consulting provides an Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees, and does not discriminate on any basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, gender, origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military status, or marital status.