Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Bay Area Lead (Hybrid)

AGS Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) and matching

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

AGS, Inc. in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead subsurface investigations, design, and construction observation for Bay Area projects.

You will collaborate with in-house civil, structural, and environmental teams and grow into leadership roles. The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering, a PE license, and 6+ years of geotechnical experience, including waterfront or slope stability work, with proficiency in major geotech software.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred; Bachelor’s with relevant experience considered
• PE license required; GE in California preferred (or actively pursuing)
• Minimum 6 years of geotechnical engineering practice
• Experience with project planning, analysis, design, construction observation, and deliverable preparation
• Working knowledge of California seismic codes and analysis methods
• Familiarity with Bay Area soil conditions and hazards (liquefaction, expansive soils)
• Experience with geotechnical analysis software (FLAC3D, LPile, AllPile, APile, PYWall, Shaft, CLIQ3, SLIDE2, Settle3)

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing subsurface investigation and laboratory testing programs
• Performing geotechnical design and analysis for foundations, retaining walls, excavations, pavements, earthwork, and slope stabilization
• Collaborating with civil and structural engineers on integrated project design
• Evaluating field instrumentation data to calibrate predictions with actual performance
• Leading geotechnical design and construction administration on public agency and waterfront projects
• Preparing technical proposals including scope, fee, and staffing plans
• Supervising and mentoring junior engineering staff on project work and technical development
• Managing project budgets and schedules to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Supporting business development and client relationships with public agency clients
• Occasional travel for site visits within the Bay Area

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project leadership

Seismic analysis

Education

Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering

PE license

Tools

FLAC 3D

LPile

AllPile

APile

PYWall

Shaft

CLIQ3

SLIDE2

Settle3

Job description

AGS, Inc. in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead subsurface investigations, design, and construction observation for Bay Area projects.

You will collaborate with in-house civil, structural, and environmental teams and grow into leadership roles. The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering, a PE license, and 6+ years of geotechnical experience, including waterfront or slope stability work, with proficiency in major geotech software.