Lead Geotechnical Project Engineer - Bay Area

SOCOTEC, Inc.; Alameda (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC, Inc. 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, working closely with clients and internal teams.

The role requires a California PE license, a Civil/Geotechnical engineering degree, and at least five years of geotechnical experience. You will perform analyses, prepare reports, and mentor staff engineers and geologists.

Qualifications

• CA PE license is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years geotechnical engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics and subsurface investigations.
• Experience with field exploration and report preparation.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects.
• Interact directly with clients and manage project budgets.
• Coordinate field activities: logging borings, cores, trenches.
• Perform foundation, slope stability, and settlement analyses.
• Prepare proposals and technical reports.
• Mentor staff engineers, geologists, and field technicians.

Skills

PE license (CA)

Soil mechanics

Field exploration

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Master's degree (Preferred)

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

SOCOTEC, Inc. 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, working closely with clients and internal teams.

The role requires a California PE license, a Civil/Geotechnical engineering degree, and at least five years of geotechnical experience. You will perform analyses, prepare reports, and mentor staff engineers and geologists.