Staff Geotechnical Engineer

GFT; Roseville (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading geotechnical firm is seeking a Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join their Dams & Hydraulics team in California. This hybrid role involves collaborating with civil and structural engineers, conducting subsurface investigations, and preparing reports. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and 5-10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering. Salary ranges from $100,000 to $140,000, with comprehensive benefits including wellness programs and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of direct work experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Proven expertise in numerical calculations using spreadsheets.
• Comprehensive knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Determine client requirements and develop suitable scopes of work.
• Develop and manage subsurface investigation programs.
• Prepare high-quality reports, drawings, and specifications.

Skills

Advanced geotechnical software applications

Exceptional oral and written communication skills

Proficiency in standard office software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

GeoStudio (Slope/W, SEEP/W)

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join our Dams & Hydraulics team in California. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance in Roseville or Oakland, CA.

About the Team

Our specialists have in-depth knowledge to excel on the most challenging geotechnical assignments. We provide innovative solutions for foundations; underground construction; earth structures, including dams and levees; groundwater resources; and marginal building sites. Our geotechnical engineers and geologists also specialize in landslides, sinkholes, mine subsidence, seepage, expansive soils, and seismic activity. We have completed more than 1,000 subsurface and geophysical projects across the U.S. – from small‑scale projects to large, complex dams, highways, bridges, and underground structures.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate directly with civil and structural engineers and geologists to implement innovative geotechnical solutions through all phases of a project’s lifecycle. The role emphasizes a customer‑focused approach and a commitment to delivering the highest quality results on every project.

Responsibilities

• Determining client requirements and developing suitable scopes of work, schedules, and budgets to achieve project objectives.
• Developing and managing subsurface investigation and laboratory testing programs, with occasional participation in field exploration activities.
• Logging soil borings and collecting field data.
• Observing geotechnical aspects of construction.
• Performing routine and complex data analysis and engineering calculations, including slope stability, seepage, liquefaction potential, foundation support, and lateral earth pressures.
• Preparing high‑quality reports, drawings, and specifications to meet scope, schedule, cost, and regulatory requirements.
• Designing, installing, and maintaining geotechnical instrumentation systems.
• Collaborating with clients, construction personnel, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement appropriate designs and project solutions.
• Reviewing contractor drawings, evaluating the need for design changes, and providing appropriate geotechnical recommendations.
• Traveling up to 30% to GFT offices, client locations, or project sites, which may include overnight stays.

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 5‑10 years of direct work experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Proven expertise in advanced geotechnical software applications, including GeoStudio (Slope/W, SEEP/W), CLIQ, SETTLE3, gINT/Open Ground, APILE, LPILE, SHAFT and proficiency in numerical calculations using spreadsheets.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, concepts, and practices applied to geotechnical engineering, including foundation systems, levees, dams, and waterfront structures.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in standard office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

What We Prefer You Bring

• Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Location

Roseville, CA; Oakland, CA

Equal Opportunity Employer

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.