Geotechnical Engineer

Siegfried Engineering • Sacramento, CA

7h • $36 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Siegfried is a multidisciplinary engineering firm with strong roots to California's Central Valley. Headquartered in Stockton, California, we provide civil engineering, structural engineering, landscape architecture, survey, and geotechnical engineering services for private and public sector clients. We are the selected and premier service provider on major healthcare and infrastructure projects in the area for all disciplines. Geotechnical laboratory services are performed in the Sacramento office. We are seeking a highly motivated Geotechnical Engineer I or II to support our growing Geotechnical Department in our Stockton or Sacramento office.

Requirements

• BS Civil Engineering with geotechnical engineering coursework preferred
• A minimum of 0 to 5 years of geotechnical engineering experience
• An ability to lift up to 30 lbs
• Experience in the geotechnical design of Commercial, Industrial, and Public Infrastructure Buildings using the California Building Code
• Analysis and interpretation of laboratory test results
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products
• An ability to professionally communicate with clients, technical staff, and management

Nice To Haves

• Experience with one or more of the following is desirable, but not necessarily required for the position – cLiq, CPeT-IT, Slope/W, Seep/W, Slide, RS Pile, LPile

Responsibilities

• Pre-field exploration activities including permit procurement, preparing work plans, coordination with drilling/CPT/backhoe subconsultants, utility clearance with USA and coordination with private utility locators
• During drilling operations, prepare boring logs and record N-values, label and identify samples, classify soils per the USCS and rock per requirements, document drilling and excavation conditions, collect bulk, SPT, and mod Cal samples, and transport to the laboratory.
• During CPT operations, observe penetration and collect data from the CPT vendor, determine locations for pore pressure dissipation tests and ensure the test achieves equilibrium conditions prior to terminating the test
• During pavement coring projects, oversee core operations
• Assign geotechnical laboratory testing appropriate for the conditions and application.
• Perform geotechnical laboratory testing (i.e., index testing, strength testing, and volume testing) and analyze data for use in geotechnical design
• Identify the generalized geotechnical profile and select geotechnical parameters for use in analysis and design
• Perform basic to intermediate geotechnical analyses (i.e., bearing capacity, settlement, flexible and rigid pavements, lateral earth pressures)
• Prepare geotechnical reports that describe field explorations performed, site and subsurface soil and groundwater conditions, geologic and seismic hazards.
• Identify undocumented fill and expansive soil conditions, soft, compressible soil, and material that would be susceptible to liquefaction
• Prepare boring logs in geotechnical software, and plates and figures in AutoCAD/Civil3D
• Perform field site visits and compaction/sand cone testing (as necessary).
• Observe shallow and deep foundation excavations and installation
• Observe ground improvement installation

Benefits

• Siegfried covers 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and 50% for dependents.
• Siegfried supports employees in advancing their careers and developing as leaders within the organization.
• Starting vacation accrual is 15 days per year and enjoy 13 paid holidays.
• Siegfried offers a Personal Pension Plan with matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level