Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Lead Field & Foundations

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services in Irvine, California, is seeking a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join our collaborative team. You will design earth structures, deep foundations, and retaining walls, while coordinating field investigations and geotechnical reports on premier land development projects.

The role offers opportunities to work cross-functionally and advance technical expertise across geotechnical disciplines, with travel as needed and a strong emphasis on safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required.
• 3+ years of related geotechnical experience.
• FE/EIT certification preferred.
• Experience with field investigations, logging, and report writing.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software: gINT, Slide/SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, LPILE, GRLWEAP, MSEW, SHAKE.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Design earth structures, deep foundations, support of excavation and underpinning systems.
• Assist project manager with field work coordination and project management support.
• Scope and oversee geotechnical investigations and construction projects, and periodically perform inspections of geotechnical construction where needed.
• Coordinate investigations and assist in geotechnical report writing.
• Prepare standard logs and field forms, including drilling and test pit logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs.
• Fieldwork is required; and perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Field work coordination

Written communication

Team collaboration

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelors in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

FE/EIT certification preferred

Tools

gINT

Slide/SLOPE/W

PLAXIS

LPILE

GRLWEAP

MSEW

SHAKE

Job description

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services in Irvine, California, is seeking a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join our collaborative team. You will design earth structures, deep foundations, and retaining walls, while coordinating field investigations and geotechnical reports on premier land development projects.

The role offers opportunities to work cross-functionally and advance technical expertise across geotechnical disciplines, with travel as needed and a strong emphasis on safety