Staff Geotechnical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

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

The candidate will work with civil/structural engineers and geologists to implement geotechnical solutions across all project phases, emphasizing client satisfaction and quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• PE license required.
• 5–10 years of direct geotechnical engineering experience.
• Proficiency in GeoStudio, gINT/Open Ground and other geotechnical software.
• Knowledge of foundations, levees, dams and waterfront structures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Determine client requirements and develop scopes, schedules and budgets.
• Develop and manage subsurface investigations and field tests.
• Log soil borings and gather field data.
• Observe geotechnical aspects of construction.
• Perform data analysis and engineering calculations (e.g., slope stability, seepage, liquefaction).
• Produce high-quality reports, drawings and specifications.
• Design and maintain geotechnical instrumentation systems.
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to implement design solutions.
• Review contractor drawings and recommend design changes as needed.
• Travel up to 30% to offices, client locations or project sites.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

PE License

Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

GeoStudio (Slope/W, SEEP/W)

CLIQ

SETTLE3

gINT/Open Ground

APILE

LPILE

SHAFT

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.

GFT's Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics Team

Our specialists have the 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

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• 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.

Education | Experience:

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.

Featured 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.

Company Overview:

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

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.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location:

Roseville, CA; Oakland, CA

Core Business Hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Employment Status:

Full-Time

Salary Range:

$90,000 - $115,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

California Applicants

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.