Geotechnical Engineer

Twining, Inc.•Sacramento, CA

8h•$130,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Twining Consulting is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for its Sacramento or Concord, California office. The position covers projects in Sacramento and the Bay Areas of Northern California and is intended for an engineer with approximately 4 to 8 years of experience who wants to develop technical expertise while gaining exposure to client interaction and project delivery. The engineer will support geotechnical investigations and engineering analyses, prepare reports and proposals, coordinate with field and laboratory teams, and provide construction field support. The role also involves project coordination, client interactions, and assistance with business development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Minimum of 4 to 8 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Strong foundation in geotechnical investigation, analysis, and reporting.
Experience with common geotechnical analyses, including bearing capacity, settlement, and slope stability.
Basic understanding of California seismic design considerations, including development of seismic design parameters and liquefaction analyses.
Strong technical writing and analytical skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibility.
Good communication skills with internal teams and clients.
Willingness to participate in professional group meetings and potential client meetings to market Twining’s services.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree with a geotechnical emphasis.
Geotechnical Engineer (GE) license.
Exposure to transportation or public agency projects, such as Caltrans, DSA, HCAI, counties, or cities.
Familiarity with geotechnical software such as Slide, LPile, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

Support geotechnical investigations, including planning, field coordination, and logging borings as needed.
Perform engineering analyses under the guidance of senior engineers, including shallow foundation design, deep foundation support, settlement and lateral earth pressure evaluations, and ground improvement recommendations.
Prepare geotechnical reports, including boring logs, figures, and recommendations.
Assist in proposal preparation, including scope development and cost estimates.
Coordinate with field personnel, drillers, laboratory teams, and subcontractors during investigations.
Perform construction oversight site visits to observe conditions and activities relevant to Twining’s role.
Travel to project sites and provide construction field support, including coordinating with inspectors and contractors, reviewing field conditions, documenting observations, and assisting in resolving geotechnical issues.
Assist with on-site project coordination and participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and design teams.
Participate in construction observation activities, such as grading, foundation excavations, and pile installation, as needed.
Support client interactions and business development efforts, including attending meetings and industry events.