Geotechnical Staff Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Staff Engineer to tackle diverse geotechnical projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, E.I.T certification, and a passion for problem-solving. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and involvement in notable projects across California and beyond, with a focus on innovative solutions and client service.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401k with employer matching

Four medical plans to choose from

Dental and vision coverage

Vacation, holiday, and personal PTO

Vehicle allowance

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant professional or field experience.
• E.I.T certification required.
• Solid knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals and soil mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Perform site-specific seismic hazard and ground-response analysis.
• Design earth-retaining structures and perform settlement analyses.
• Support field activities including exploratory logging and observation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

M.S. or Ph.D. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary: As an ENGEO Staff Engineer, you’ll be exposed to a wide variety of project scopes, types, and technical challenges. You will be supported to take on responsibility quickly and encouraged to build technical skills, project management, and business development soft skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Perform site-specific seismic hazard and ground-response analysis.
2. Perform numerical modeling using finite-element methods as implemented in PLAXIS.
3. Design earth-retaining structures, slope stabilization, remedial grading, landslide mitigation, and foundations.
4. Perform settlement analyses, liquefaction analyses, and seismic evaluations.
5. Develop geotechnical recommendations, plans, and specifications for the construction of private and public projects.
6. Support field activities including exploratory logging, observation of deep foundation construction, shoring, grading operations, and other geotechnically relevant construction.
7. Complete field, analytical, and project administrative tasks with guidance from peers and leadership.
8. Learn increasingly complex, non-routine tasks with review and oversight from senior staff.

Requirements:

Our Ideal Candidate:

• 1-3 years of relevant professional or field experience
• E.I.T certification
• Solid knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals and soil mechanics
• Team player who enjoys problem-solving and fast-paced environments
• Entrepreneurial spirit and positive attitude
• Desire to continually learn and grow
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Driven to exceed in client service

All Candidate Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; M.S. or Ph.D. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering preferred
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; experience with numerical modeling, seismic hazard analysis, and GIS is a plus
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse environment
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently in the field
• Personal vehicle for traveling to job sites

A Few Notable Projects:

• Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, Los Angeles, CA
• Multiple Technology Campuses for Google, YouTube, and Facebook, Bay Area, CA
• Oceanwide Center, San Francisco, CA
• Metro Purple Line Extension, Los Angeles, CA
• Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth, New Zealand
• Transmission Gully Highway, Wellington, New Zealand
• Kaikoura Earthquake rehabilitation of State Highway and Railway, South Island, New Zealand

Benefit Highlights:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401k with employer matching
• Four medical plans to choose from
• Dental and vision coverage
• Vacation, holiday, and personal PTO
• Vehicle allowance

Who We Are:

ENGEO strives to create a positive, family-oriented, and innovative environment, where employees are engaged and excellence-driven. As an ENGEO team member, you will have access to mentorships, international opportunities, social events, and comprehensive benefits. You’ll work on diverse projects, serve the community, and contribute to business success.

What We Do:

Founded in 1971, ENGEO is an employee-owned firm with over 400 professionals including geotechnical and civil engineers, geologists, hydrologists, water resources engineers, environmental scientists, and construction representatives. We serve clients across California, Nevada, Seattle, Guam, New Zealand, and Australia.

We appreciate your interest in ENGEO.

Note to External Search Firms: ENGEO does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay placement fees for such submissions. Please coordinate through our Human Resources Department.