Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Ninyo & Moore, A SOCOTEC Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, is seeking a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on geotechnical investigations, field testing, reporting, and project leadership. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically sound solutions on complex sites.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in geotechnical consulting, strong soil mechanics knowledge, and excellent communication. This on-site position offers growth opportunities with a respected firm.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in geotechnical consulting or related field.
• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience supervising field crews is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical investigations and site reconnaissance in San Diego area.
• Perform boring layout for utility clearance and log borings, test pits, and cores.
• Supervise drill rigs and coordinate field activities.
• Prepare geotechnical reports and letters with clear analyses.
• Assist with laboratory testing coordination and calculations (slope stability, liquefaction, pile design).

Skills

Soil mechanics

Geotechnical analysis

Report writing

Field investigations

Education

B.S./B.A. in Civil Engineering

M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Job Description:Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, has an immediate opening for a "Senior Staff"-level Geotechnical Engineer in San Diego, California. The candidate will be responsible for the following duties: conducting geotechnical investigations and analysis, performing boring layout for utility clearance, supervising drill rigs, classifying soils, logging borings, test pits, and cores, performing floor level surveys, performing testing and observation services, reviewing plans and specifications, and preparing geotechnical reports and letters. Additionally, the Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for assignment and compilation of laboratory testing and geotechnical calculations, including calculations pertaining to slope stability analysis, liquefaction, dynamic settlement, and pile design.

Education:B.S. / B.A. in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering; M.S. preferred.

Required Skills:The successful candidate should have 2+ years of experience, preferably with a geotechnical consulting firm performing duties described above. Candidate should have a thorough understanding and knowledge of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering or engineering geology. Candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, positive attitude, good organizational skills, and a strong work ethic. Must be able to work both independently and as a team member.