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Geosyntec Consultants

Geotechnical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Overview Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a

Geotechnical Engineer

to join our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice in our

San Diego or Costa Mesa, CA

office. The position will apply engineering skills to projects involving landfills, mines, brownfields redevelopment, and other water and waste containment systems while further developing the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Civil design and site layout

Geotechnical engineering analyses such as slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, liquefaction triggering, and seepage

Geotechnical site characterization

Seismic hazard analysis

Small project/task management and proposal preparation support

Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications

Plan and execute subsurface investigations

Request, review, and interpret lab test results

Classify soils and evaluate engineering properties

Data analysis, organization, and visualization

Fieldwork associated with geotechnical exploration, design, and construction services

Based on your current level of experience, you may be asked to take on task-level or project management responsibilities, along with business development, and staff mentoring tasks

Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed

Education and Licensure

Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering (required)

Advanced degree in the same or geology (preferred)

Professional registration (i.e., P.E., P.G.) (preferred)

Engineer in Training registration (EIT) or actively pursuing

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

At least 2 years (5 preferred) of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (required)

Experience with modeling/design tools such as Geostudio Slope/W and Seep/W, gINT and/or OpenGround, CPet-IT and Cliq, Lpile and Apile, QuakeManager, Strata, DEEPSOIL, FLAC, PLAXIS, AutoCAD (preferred)

Coding experience (Python, MATLAB, Excel) (preferred)

Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) (required)

Occasional fieldwork and overnight travel (required)

Excellent writing and communication skills (required)

Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required

Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel (required)

Candidates must currently hold and maintain valid U.S. work authorization. New H-1B visa lottery and employment based green card sponsorship are not available for this position

Compensation and Benefits Minimum Salary: $79,760/year / Maximum Salary: $122,040/year (San Diego, Costa Mesa, CA)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

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