Geotechnical Staff Engineer - Global Field & Design

Engeo, Inc.; California, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with matching

Medical plans (4 options)

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

ENGEO staff engineer role involves developing geotechnical recommendations and performing analyses for private and public projects across diverse scopes. You will be mentored to build expertise in design, field investigations, and project management.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of experience, EIT, and strong communication skills. Travel domestically and internationally is expected to support global projects.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; MS/PhD preferred in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; numerical modelling, seismic hazard analysis, and GIS experience are a plus.
• 1–3 years of professional/relevant internship/field experience.
• EIT certification is required.
• Team player with problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Develop geotechnical recommendations, plans, and technical specifications for design and construction of private and public projects.
• Perform geotechnical analysis and design of shallow and deep foundation systems, ground improvement systems, earth-retaining structures, slopes, landslide mitigation solutions, and more.
• Assess static and dynamic slope stability, ground settlement and deformation, and soil liquefaction using various geotechnical software applications.
• Perform static and dynamic numerical modeling using PLAXIS, FLAC, and other software applications.
• Perform site-specific seismic-hazard and ground-response analyses.
• Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations including logging borings and test pits, collecting samples, performing field tests, and observing and assisting with cone penetration and geophysical testing.
• Develop laboratory testing plans, review laboratory test results, and develop representative soil properties for geotechnical analyses and design.
• Prepare detailed geotechnical reports, letters, plans, and other documents.
• Observe construction of foundations, ground improvement, shoring, grading operations, and other geotechnical construction.
• Complete other field, analytical, and project administrative tasks with direction and support from peers and leadership.
• Learn increasingly more complex, non-routine tasks with review and oversight from senior staff.
• Support Global projects: travel to project sites abroad to provide on-site engineering support and field investigations.

Skills

E.I.T

Team player

Problem solving

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Willingness to learn

Client service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree – Required

MS/PhD in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering – Preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Numerical modeling

Seismic hazard analysis

GIS

Job description

ENGEO staff engineer role involves developing geotechnical recommendations and performing analyses for private and public projects across diverse scopes. You will be mentored to build expertise in design, field investigations, and project management.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of experience, EIT, and strong communication skills. Travel domestically and internationally is expected to support global projects.