Senior Geotechnical Engineer
About The Position
A Senior Engineer should possess the ability to prepare all types of geotechnical investigations performed by the company. A Senior Engineer should have a Bachelorâs degree and preferably a Masterâs degree in civil engineering (or closely related field) and should be a registered Civil Engineer in the State of California and is highly encouraged to also register as a Geotechnical Engineer. A Senior Engineer works independently on all but the most complicated engineering projects and his/her work is reviewed by the Associate Engineer and/or Principal Engineer. A Senior Engineer, under general supervision from an Associate Engineer and/or Principal Engineer, is responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating a large number of projects for which lowerâlevel engineers provide the primary input. A Senior Engineer is highly encouraged to contact current and prospective clients. A Senior Engineer prepares budgets, proposals, and SOQ documents (all subject to review by the Associate Engineer and/or the Principal Engineer).
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to guide and mentor lowerâlevel engineers
- Excellent geotechnical consulting experience
- Some experience in business development and marketing
- M.S. Engineering Civil or Geotechnical
Responsibilities
- Prepare all but the most complicated reports with minimal supervision
- Work on litigation projects and provide expert witness services (at the direction of the Associate Engineer and/or Principal Engineer)
- Prepare cost estimates, budgets, proposals, and SOQ submittals
- Attend and testify at public hearings
- Contact current and potential clients regarding scope of work, cost of services, and potential future projects
- Supervision of engineering staff
- Assignment of engineers to active projects
- Scheduling of drilling activities
- Review engineering letters and reports
- Ensuring deadlines are met
- Coordination of engineers/technicians to construction projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
