Project Geotechnical Engineer

SOCOTEC; Walnut Creek (CA); Presencial; USD 100 000 - 135 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

SOCOTEC seeks a Project Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects within the Bay Area, with offices in San Jose, Walnut Creek, or Alameda. The role is in-office and requires close collaboration with clients and internal teams.

Requirements include a California PE license, a bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Geological Engineering or related field, and at least five years of geotechnical experience. Salary ranges from $100,000 to $135,000 per year.

Qualificações

• California PE license required.
• 5+ years geotechnical engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Geological Engineering or related field.
• Experience with field exploration and laboratory data interpretation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

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

Conhecimentos

Geotechnical engineering

Soil mechanics

Field exploration

Soil classification

Geotechnical analyses

Report preparation

Budget management

Client communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Geological Engineering or related field

Related field acceptable

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

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.

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

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.

Salary range: $100,000-135,000/year, depending on qualifications

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time; in-office

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.