Project Geotechnical Engineer

SOCOTEC US; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Mentorship

Training

Social activities

Job summary

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

Requirements include a California PE license and 5+ years of geotechnical experience, with strong soil mechanics knowledge and reporting skills. We offer mentorship, training, and competitive salary with in-office work.

Qualifications

• California PE license REQUIRED.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years geotechnical engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics and subsurface methods.
• Experience with field exploration, soil classification, and reporting.
• Ability to perform technical calculations and interpret data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Independent and collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects.
• Interact with clients and manage project budgets.
• Coordinate field activities: borings, pits, trenches, cores.
• Evaluate geologic and seismic hazards and perform slope/settlement analyses.
• Prepare proposals and technical reports; provide mentorship.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Soil mechanics

Field exploration

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Geotechnical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

About SOCOTEC:

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

Company Description

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

SOCOTEC offers competitive salary and benefits, mentorship, training, and social activities.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work.

Job Description

We are 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects
• Interact directly with clients and manage project budgets
• Coordinate and participate in field activities, including:
  • Logging borings, test pits, trenches, and cores
  • Evaluating geologic and seismic hazards
  • Performing forensic evaluations of distressed structures and failed slopes
• Perform engineering analyses, including:
  • Foundation design and evaluation
  • Slope stability analysis
  • Settlement analysis
• Prepare geotechnical engineering proposals and technical reports
• Provide technical support and mentorship to staff engineers, geologists, and field technicians

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• California Professional Engineering (PE) license REQUIRED
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of geotechnical engineering experience; experience with a geotechnical consulting firm preferred.
• Strong understanding of soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering principles, and subsurface investigation methods.
• Experience with field exploration, soil classification, geotechnical analyses, and report preparation.
• Ability to perform technical calculations and interpret laboratory and field data.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or related engineering discipline preferred.
• Experience with geotechnical software used for slope stability, settlement, liquefaction, and foundation analyses.
• Experience providing construction observation and geotechnical field support services.
• Familiarity with Bay Area geologic and geotechnical conditions.

Additional Information

• Salary range: $100,000-135,000/year, depending on qualifications
• Job Type: Full-Time; in-office
• Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.