Currently seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to work in a technical support role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment.

***Candidates must have a Master's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering, Professional registration (CA PE) and a minimum 5 - 7 years of professional services consulting experience that includes Site Investigation, Laboratory Testing, Geotechnical Analysis, and Geotechnical Engineering Construction support experience, including professional services consulting experience. OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER strongly preferred.***

We need someone with experience with complex sites including Bay Mud and those with seismic hazards. The successful candidate will also have experience with mid to high-rise buildings including development of parameters for support of excavation (shoring) and permanent walls for basements.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company and get involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients. This is a full-time position located in either one of the Bay Area Offices (Walnut Creek, San Jose, or Oakland) or in the San Diego office.

The successful candidate will:

• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Work with and support Project Managers on all aspects the project to address client goals and objectives.
• Understand client needs and be able to develop strong client relationships.
• Assist with the development of technical scopes of work and cost estimating for proposal efforts on small-to-medium sized project opportunities.
• Be capable of managing financial and technical aspects of project tasks.
• Demonstrate very strong verbal communications and written skills including client deliverables.
• Assist in project execution to meet technical, quality, budgetary and scheduling requirements.
• Plan and direct geotechnical field observation and testing programs.
• Prepare recommendations for various foundation systems, including driven piles, drilled piers, mat foundations, micro-piles, and spread footings.
• Prepare design parameter recommendations for temporary shoring and permanent basement walls.
• Evaluate seismic hazards including liquefaction.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering is REQUIRED
• Professional registration (CA PE) REQUIRED
• OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER strongly preferred
• Minimum 5 - 7 years of professional services consulting experience that includes site investigation, laboratory testing, geotechnical analysis, and geotechnical engineering construction support experience, including professional services consulting experience.
• Experience in directing geotechnical field observation and testing programs
• Experience with preparing recommendations for various foundation systems, including driven piles, drilled piers, mat foundations, micro-piles, and spread footings, evaluating seismic hazards including liquefaction
• Basic skills in quality control, planning, cost estimating, and scheduling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be proficient at writing technical reports to meet scope and quality objectives and client expectations
• Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in industry standard software
• Strong organization skills and exceptional attention to detail is expected
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, flexibility, and willingness to see projects through to completion are a must