Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Role Overview

• Perform geotechnical design and analysis for foundations, earthworks, slope stability, seepage, lateral pressures, and construction observation.
• Conduct geotechnical earthquake engineering analyses including hazard, site response, seismic deformation, soil-structure interaction, liquefaction, and lateral spreading.
• Plan and execute subsurface investigations, laboratory testing, and geotechnical instrumentation installation, monitoring, and interpretation.
• Design geotechnical elements with senior team members for public and private infrastructure and building projects.
• Manage projects, resources, and staff; prepare reports and submittals; and assist with proposal development.
• Develop client relationships and participate in local professional communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering; Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering practice with an emphasis on geotechnical design and analysis, geotechnical field investigation, and construction supervision.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of California.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for team-based work.
• Extensive geotechnical background with fundamentals in soil and rock mechanics, earthquake engineering, pavement engineering, and groundwater hydrogeology.
• Experience with geotechnical software for slope stability (Slide, Slope/W), pile modeling (L-pile, Shaft, All Pile), and site response (Shake, DeepSoil).
• Familiarity with standards and deliverables (DSA/CGS, Caltrans) preferred.
• Experience in construction oversight for foundations and earthwork observation.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our quality of life core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.