Project Engineering Geologist

Ninyo & Moore • Irvine, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, has an opening for a Project Engineering Geologist (not environmental) in Irvine, California. The successful candidate will manage geotechnical projects, including meeting and interacting with clients, and managing project budgets. The Project Geologist will also coordinate and participate in field activities, including logging of borings, test pits, trenches and cores, down-hole logging, geologic mapping, review of stereoscopic aerial photographs, preparation of geologic cross sections, evaluation of geologic and seismic hazards, forensic evaluation of distressed structures and failed slopes, and preparation of geologic and geotechnical reports. Experience with construction and grading activities, including as-graded geologic mapping, is also desired.

Requirements

• B.S./B.A./M.S. in Geology or Geological Engineering or related
• Minimum of four years' experience in geotechnical consulting
• Local experience and familiarity with the local geologic conditions
• Detail oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional Geologist (PG) and/or Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) registrations required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with construction and grading activities

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical projects
• Meet and interact with clients
• Manage project budgets
• Coordinate and participate in field activities
• Log borings, test pits, trenches and cores
• Perform down-hole logging
• Conduct geologic mapping
• Review stereoscopic aerial photographs
• Prepare geologic cross sections
• Evaluate geologic and seismic hazards
• Perform forensic evaluation of distressed structures and failed slopes
• Prepare geologic and geotechnical reports
• Conduct as-graded geologic mapping

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees