Geotechnical Project Professional

Geosyntec Consultants•Costa Mesa, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Geosyntec is seeking an experienced geotechnical engineer for its Costa Mesa, California office. The role involves leading and delivering geotechnical projects across civil infrastructure, water and wastewater facilities, transportation, buildings, earth-retaining systems, landfills, and other public- and private-sector developments. The position combines technical engineering, project management, client relationship development, staff mentoring, and support for business growth within the firm’s sell-manage-do culture. The professional will manage geotechnical assignments and project teams, oversee investigations and construction-related fieldwork, perform and review engineering analyses, and prepare technical and project documents. The role also includes monitoring project financial performance, maintaining client and project agreements, identifying follow-on work, contributing to proposals and business development, and supporting technical leadership. Site visits, periodic fieldwork, and overnight travel may be required. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related engineering field, professional engineer registration in at least one U.S. state, and at least seven years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A relevant master's degree and current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training with annual refreshers are preferred. The stated base salary range for Costa Mesa is $112,260 to $145,940 per year. Eligible employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, geological engineering, or a related engineering field.
Professional Engineer registration in at least one U.S. state.
At least 7 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience managing geotechnical projects or major project tasks, including scope, budget, schedule, staffing, quality, and client communication.
Strong knowledge of geotechnical investigation methods, engineering analyses, design practices, and applicable codes and standards.
Proficiency with commonly used geotechnical analysis and design software, such as AutoCAD, Slope/W, Seep/W, Sigma/W, Slide 2D/3D, PLAXIS 2D/3D, LPILE, gINT, and settlement, foundation, and seismic analysis tools.
Excellent technical writing, proposal preparation, presentation, client service, leadership, and communication skills.
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, manage multiple assignments, exercise sound judgment, meet deadlines, and travel to project locations as needed.
Willingness to perform periodic fieldwork and overnight travel.
Valid U.S. driver's license and satisfactory driving record for business travel.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in civil, geotechnical, or geological engineering or a related field.
Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and annual refreshers.

Responsibilities

Manage moderate projects, major project tasks, or major projects, including technical quality, scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality control, client satisfaction, and profitability.
Develop and manage technical approaches, scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, staffing plans, proposals, contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
Plan and oversee geotechnical site investigations, including field reconnaissance, drilling, sampling, in situ testing, laboratory testing, instrumentation, and construction observation.
Perform, direct, and review geotechnical engineering analyses for foundations, settlement, bearing capacity, slope stability, retaining systems, excavation support, seismic hazards, earthwork, pavement, seepage, and ground improvement.
Prepare and review engineering reports, design memoranda, calculations, drawings, specifications, permit documents, construction documents, and client presentations.
Oversee fieldwork for construction quality assurance programs, including geotechnical instrumentation, materials testing on soils and concrete, and inspection of construction activities for progress and conformance with plans and specifications.
Lead multidisciplinary project teams; delegate assignments; supervise, mentor, and develop staff; and communicate expectations, technical methods, schedules, and performance feedback.
Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, profitability, invoicing, subcontract management, contract compliance, accounts receivable, and work-in-progress.
Monitor contracts, subcontracts, change orders, and other agreements; comply with agreed requirements and obtain client approval for changes to terms and conditions.
Estimate quantities and costs of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
Develop and maintain client relationships, identify follow-on opportunities, lead or contribute to proposals, and support business development initiatives.
Communicate with clients, regulators, subcontractors, and internal teams to identify and resolve project risks.
Contribute to technical leadership through mentoring, professional development, advanced engineering practices, and participation in technical publications, presentations, and professional organizations.
Perform site visits and fieldwork and drive personal, company, or rental vehicles to client, project, office, and other business locations as needed.