Geotechnical Engineer

Twining, Inc.•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Geotechnical Engineer (PE/GE) – Sacramento - Concord, CA Twining Consulting, an innovative engineering, testing, and inspection company with over 100 years of history, is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Sacramento or Concord office. This position would cover both the Sacramento and Bay Areas of Northern California. This position is ideal for a motivated engineer with approximately 4 to 8 years of experience who is looking to grow technically while gaining exposure to client interaction and project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (master’s degree with geotechnical emphasis preferred)
Minimum of 4 to 8 years of geotechnical engineering experience
Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license; GE license preferred
Strong foundation in geotechnical investigation, analysis, and reporting
Exposure to transportation or public agency projects (e.g., Caltrans, DSA, HCAI, counties/cities) preferred
Familiarity with geotechnical software such as Slide, LPile, or similar tools
Experience with common geotechnical analyses (bearing capacity, settlement, slope stability)
Basic understanding of seismic design considerations in California, 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 engage in professional group meetings and potential client meetings to market Twining’s services
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

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 (piles, drilled shafts), 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 site visits during construction oversight to observe conditions and ongoing construction activities with respect to Twining’s role
Travel to project sites and provide field support during construction, including coordinating with inspectors and contractors, reviewing field conditions, documenting observations, and assisting in resolving field-related geotechnical issues
Assist in on-site project coordination and participate in project meetings with clients, contractors, and design teams
Participate in construction observation activities (e.g., grading, foundation excavations, pile installation) as needed
Support client interactions and assist with business development efforts, including attending meetings and industry events