Geotechnical Staff Engineer

ENGEOorporated•Oakland, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an ENGEO Staff Engineer, you will be exposed to a wide variety of project scopes, types, and technical challenges. You will be mentored and supported to take on responsibility quickly and encouraged to build technical expertise, project management, and business development soft skills. Starting at ENGEO as a staff engineer opened doors I didn’t even know existed. Every challenge has pushed me to grow, not just as an engineer, but as a person—and I’ve learned so much from the incredible team around me. This role involves developing geotechnical recommendations, plans, and technical specifications for the design and construction of private and public projects. You will perform geotechnical analysis and design of various systems, assess static and dynamic slope stability, and perform numerical modeling. The position also includes assisting with field investigations, developing laboratory testing plans, preparing detailed geotechnical reports, and observing construction. You will learn increasingly complex tasks with oversight from senior staff and have the opportunity to support global projects, potentially traveling to international sites for engineering support and field investigations.

Requirements

1-3 years-professional/relevant internship/field experience
E.I.T
Sound knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals and soil mechanics
A team player who enjoys problem-solving and fast-paced environments
Has an entrepreneurial spirit and a positive attitude
Desire to continually learn and grow
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Driven to go above and beyond in client service
Bachelor’s Degree – Required
Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Products.
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse environment
Ability to work and succeed as a team also while being resourceful when working alone in the field.
Construction appropriate vehicle for driving onto job sites
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally for short-term or extended project assignments.

Nice To Haves

M.S. degree or Ph.D. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
Numerical modeling, seismic hazard analysis, and GIS experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop geotechnical recommendations, plans, and technical specifications for design and construction of private and public projects.
Perform geotechnical analysis and design of shallow and deep foundation systems, ground improvement systems, earth-retaining structures, slopes, landslide mitigation solutions, and more.
Assess static and dynamic slope stability, ground settlement and deformation, and soil liquefaction using various geotechnical software applications.
Perform static and dynamic numerical modeling using finite-element and finite-difference methods as implemented in PLAXIS, FLAC, and other software applications.
Perform site-specific seismic-hazard and ground-response analyses.
Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations including logging borings and test pits, collecting samples, performing field tests, and observing and assisting with cone penetration and geophysical testing.
Develop laboratory testing plans, review laboratory test results, and develop representative soil properties for geotechnical analyses and design.
Prepare detailed geotechnical reports, letters, plans, and other documents.
Observe construction of foundations, ground improvement, shoring, grading operations, and other geotechnical construction.
Complete other field, analytical, and project administrative tasks with direction and support from peers and leadership.
Learn increasingly more complex, non-routine tasks with review and oversight from senior staff.
Collaborate on and potentially travel to project sites across our international footprint, including Guam, New Zealand, and Australia, to provide on-site engineering support and field investigations.