Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Field & Office Leader

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Training

Social activities

Competitive salary

Job summary

SOCOTEC is seeking a Staff or Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist to support a range of projects in a full-time, in-office role in the US. Responsibilities include field investigations, data interpretation, and report preparation for commercial, residential, and public works projects.

The position requires a Civil/Geotechnical degree and 1–3 years of geotechnical experience, with strong soil mechanics knowledge and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or related field.
• 1 year (Staff) or 3 years (Senior Staff) geotechnical experience; geotechnical consulting firm preferred.
• Strong understanding of soil mechanics 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.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical investigations and engineering analyses for commercial, residential, industrial, and public works projects.
• Plan and coordinate subsurface exploration programs, including boring layouts and utility clearance activities.
• Oversee drilling operations and provide field direction to drill crews and subcontractors.
• Classify soils and geologic materials and prepare detailed logs of borings, test pits, and cores.
• Perform field observations, testing, and construction support services.
• Conduct floor level surveys and other site evaluations as required.
• Review project plans, specifications, and geotechnical data.
• Coordinate laboratory testing programs and evaluate test results.
• Perform geotechnical calculations and engineering analyses, including: slope stability, liquefaction, dynamic settlement, deep foundation and pile design evaluations.
• Prepare geotechnical reports, technical memoranda, letters, and engineering recommendations.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, geologists, and field personnel to support successful project delivery.

Skills

Soil mechanics

Geotechnical analyses

Field investigations

Technical calculations

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

SOCOTEC is seeking a Staff or Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist to support a range of projects in a full-time, in-office role in the US. Responsibilities include field investigations, data interpretation, and report preparation for commercial, residential, and public works projects.

The position requires a Civil/Geotechnical degree and 1–3 years of geotechnical experience, with strong soil mechanics knowledge and excellent communication skills.