Early Career Geotechnical Engineer
About The Position
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early Career Geotechnical Engineer in our Costa Mesa, California office. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world projects involving site characterization; landfill design and construction; earth retaining structures; deep and shallow foundations; dams and water containment structures; forensic investigations and litigation support; geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring; numerical analysis of stability and deformation; and geohazard / earthquake characterization / mitigation, all while gaining the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, and technical professionals serve our clients worldwide. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee’s journey at Geosyntec is unique. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil and/or environmental engineering or geology. (required)
- At least 2 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
- Willingness to perform regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in a geotechnical related discipline. (preferred)
- Prior internship or work experience in engineering consulting. (preferred)
- Strong fundamentals in geotechnical engineering theory and practice. (preferred)
- Experience with geotechnical and engineering software such as AutoCAD, Slope/W, Seep/W, Sigma/W, Slide 2D/3D, PLAXIS 2D/3D, LPILE, and gINT. (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Conducting geotechnical and environmental site characterization including field explorations, sampling and testing, and in-situ infiltration testing
- Performing and reviewing geotechnical engineering analyses such as slope stability, shallow and deep foundation design including bearing capacity, settlement, axial, and lateral capacity, excavation support and lateral earth pressures, soil liquefaction and lateral spreading, and seepage
- Applying earthquake engineering principles
- Developing, installing, and managing instrumentation monitoring systems
- Project/task management and proposal preparation support
- Preparation of engineering reports, work plans, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates, and permit applications
- Analyzing data and preparing maps, tables, and figures
- Developing construction documents, including drawings and technical specifications
- Civil design, landfill design, and site layout
- Supporting fieldwork associated with design and construction services
- Monitoring and construction quality assurance of civil construction projects
- Driving personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed
Benefits
- paid holidays
- vacation
- sick, and personal paid time off
- medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
