Geotechnical Staff Engineer

ENGEOorporated•Reno, NV

5d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

As an ENGEO Staff Engineer, you will work on a wide variety of project scopes, types, and technical challenges. You will receive mentorship and support while taking on responsibility quickly, and will be encouraged to develop technical expertise, project-management skills, and business-development soft skills. The role includes engineering analysis and design, field investigations, construction observation, technical documentation, and project support. It may also involve collaboration on and travel to project sites across ENGEO’s international footprint, including Guam, New Zealand, and Australia, for on-site engineering support and field investigations. ENGEO is an employee-owned firm founded in 1971, with approximately 400 or more professionals and offices across California, Nevada, Seattle, Guam, New Zealand, and Australia. The company describes its culture as positive, family-oriented, innovative, and focused on employee engagement and excellence. The anticipated salary range is $75,000–$90,000; actual compensation depends on factors such as experience, education, skill set, and market conditions. ENGEO does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Requirements

M.S. degree or Ph.D. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
E.I.T.
One to three years of professional, relevant internship, or field experience.
Sound knowledge of civil-engineering fundamentals and soil mechanics.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse environment.
Ability to work successfully as part of a team and be resourceful when working alone in the field.
A construction-appropriate vehicle for driving onto job sites.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally for short-term or extended project assignments.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
A team-oriented approach, enjoyment of problem-solving, and a positive attitude.
Desire to continually learn and grow, with an entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to client service.

Nice To Haves

Experience with numerical modeling.
Experience with seismic-hazard analysis.
Experience with GIS.

Responsibilities

Develop geotechnical recommendations, plans, and technical specifications for the 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 other geotechnical systems.
Assess static and dynamic slope stability, ground settlement and deformation, and soil liquefaction using geotechnical software.
Perform static and dynamic numerical modeling using finite-element and finite-difference methods, including software such as PLAXIS and FLAC.
Perform site-specific seismic-hazard and ground-response analyses.
Assist with planning and executing field investigations, including logging borings and test pits, collecting samples, performing field tests, and observing or 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 work.
Complete field, analytical, and project-administrative tasks with direction and support from peers and leadership.
Learn increasingly complex, non-routine tasks with review and oversight from senior staff.
Collaborate on projects and potentially travel to sites across ENGEO’s international footprint to provide on-site engineering support and conduct field investigations.