Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Geoengineers • San Diego, CA

102d • $86,690

About The Position

The Staff Geotechnical Engineer at GeoEngineers, Inc. in San Diego, California, is responsible for performing geotechnical engineering activities. This includes leading or coordinating the observation of field explorations and construction projects, ensuring that work performed is consistent with project plans and specifications as well as in accordance with safety guidelines. The engineer will complete detailed, accurate field reports and assist with the coordination of field exploration programs. Additionally, the role involves supporting project management tasks such as budget planning, general field report reviews, and proposal development. The engineer will manage small projects under the supervision of a certified professional engineer or scientist as required, gather field data and samples for related projects, and coordinate samples for testing. The position also requires supporting the completion of permit applications according to appropriate local, state, and federal guidelines, completing engineering analyses and calculations within the assigned discipline, and developing moderately complex conceptual models under the supervision of a licensed engineer. The engineer will prepare deliverables such as memos and reports, provide occasional quality assurance/control support, and ensure that deliverables are submitted to the project manager in a timely manner. The role may require domestic travel to project sites up to 10% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• 1 year of experience as a Research/Teaching Assistant, Engineer, Engineering Intern, or in a related geotechnical/civil engineering occupation.
• Experience must include 6 months using Ensoft (LPile and APile), Rocscience (Settle3), Bluebeam, MathCAD, GeoStudio Suite, Microsoft Studio Suite, SupportIT, FLAC, Civil 3D, Plaxis, or other related software.
• Completion of coursework covering Advanced Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering, and either Numerical Modeling or Finite Elements.
• Must be a U.S. worker.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical engineering activities.
• Lead or coordinate the observation of field explorations and construction projects.
• Complete detailed, accurate field reports.
• Assist with coordination of field exploration programs.
• Support project management tasks such as budget planning and proposal development.
• Manage small projects under supervision.
• Gather field data and samples for related projects.
• Coordinate samples for testing.
• Complete permit applications according to guidelines.
• Complete engineering analyses and calculations.
• Develop moderately complex conceptual models.
• Prepare deliverables such as memos and reports.
• Provide quality assurance/control support.
• Ensure timely submission of deliverables.
• Develop project-related deliverables related to GIS/CAD data.
• Assist project team members in making design decisions.
• Generate technical reports and figures.

Benefits

• Healthcare with travel benefit for care not locally available.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Wellbeing benefits.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree