Seismic Engineer

Sagegeotechnical; Tumwater (WA); Hybrid; USD 61,992 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Competitive paid time off policy

Yearly wage evaluations

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sage Geotechnical in Tumwater, Washington, is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with seismic experience in the Pacific Northwest. In this role, you will assist with soil characterizations, develop soil properties, and perform foundation evaluations. The position offers a starting wage of $45.00-$70.00 per hour, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities for professional development. A bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required, and a professional engineering license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, master’s degree preferred.
• Professional engineering license preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with earthquake engineering in the Pacific Northwest.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning field and laboratory soil characterizations.
• Develop static and dynamic soil properties.
• Complete empirical and numerical liquefaction analyses.

Skills

Earthquake engineering experience

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional engineering license

Tools

Geotechnical engineering software

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer with Seismic Experience in the PNW

Sage Geotechnical is a geotechnical engineering firm in Tumwater, Washington. We are a small firm dedicated to serving our long‑term clients. We pride ourselves on our responsiveness, technical expertise, and determination not to make big problems out of small ones.

What you bring

• Abachelor’s degree in civil engineering, master’s degree preferred.
• Professional engineering license preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with earthquake engineering in the Pacific Northwest.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and various geotechnical engineering software.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to work in our Tumwater office (remote work may be considered)

What you’ll do

• Assist with planning field and laboratory soil characterizations.
• Develop static and dynamic soil properties and evaluate variability.
• Complete empirical and numerical liquefaction and lateral spreading analyses.
• Use the results of analyses to evaluate cost‑effective foundation or ground improvement options.
• Support design of ground improvement and deep foundations.

What we offer

You’ll have the chance to hit the ground running with our small, busy team. The experience you’ll gain with a boutique firm of expert engineers will be deep, varied, and consequential.

The approximate starting wage will be $45.00-$70.00 per hour, based on qualifications.

Sage covers the premium cost of its employees’ and their immediate families’ medical, dental, and vision insurance and provides a 401(k) retirement plan, a competitive paid time off policy, yearly wage evaluations, and opportunities for professional development. Benefits will begin after a probationary period of 60 days.

It is Sage Geotechnical, LLC’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.