Copy of Geotechnical Staff Engineer

ENGEO Incorporated • Rocklin, CA

11h • $75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

As an ENGEO Staff Engineer, you will work across 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 combines geotechnical analysis and design, field investigation, construction observation, technical documentation, and project support. It may also include collaboration on projects across ENGEO’s international footprint, including Guam, New Zealand, and Australia, with travel to project sites for engineering support and field investigations.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of professional, relevant internship, or field experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) qualification.
• Sound knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals and soil mechanics.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 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 vehicle appropriate for driving onto construction job sites.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally for short-term or extended project assignments.
• Must not require employment visa sponsorship for this position; ENGEO does not sponsor employment visas at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Experience with numerical modeling, seismic-hazard analysis, or GIS.
• Team-oriented approach and enjoyment of problem-solving in fast-paced environments.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and positive attitude.
• Desire to continually learn and grow.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to client service and going above and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Develop geotechnical recommendations, plans, and technical specifications for the design and construction of private and public projects.
• Perform geotechnical analysis and design for shallow and deep foundation systems, ground improvement systems, earth-retaining structures, slopes, landslide mitigation solutions, and related work.
• Assess static and dynamic slope stability, ground settlement and deformation, and soil liquefaction using geotechnical software applications.
• 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 construction.
• 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 across ENGEO’s international footprint and potentially travel to project sites, including in Guam, New Zealand, and Australia, to provide on-site engineering support and conduct field investigations.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Choice of four medical plans.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Vacation, holiday, and personal paid time off.
• Vehicle allowance.
• Mentorships, international opportunities, and social events are also described as part of the employee experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level