Geotechnical Project Engineer

Escondido, CA
West – Geotechnical Department /
Full-Time /
On-site
Starting at $100k/annual

*Salary is negotiable, depending on experience, skillset, and certifications.

Job Responsibilities:

    • Perform all phases of geotechnical engineering investigations, analyses, and reports
    • Provide consulting during earthwork construction, as well as review change order requests, submittals, and requests for information during construction
    • Provide supervision and coordination with construction inspection staff
    • Prepare proposals, statements of qualifications, scopes, and budget estimates for geotechnical studies and earthwork inspection projects
    • Set up and/or assist project- and staff-level geologists/engineers with laboratory testing programs for geotechnical projects
    • Provide assistance during existing structure evaluations, including condition documentation, limited demolition, in-situ testing, and material sampling
    • Assist in the mentoring project- and staff-level geologist/engineers
    • Assist in business development as well as attend company business development meetings
    • Coordinate with other design professionals, especially structural engineers, architects, civil engineers, and landscape planners, during the design and construction of projects
    • Review and stamp preliminary, design, and construction reports
    • Review project plans and specifications for conformance with geotechnical engineering recommendations
    • Obtain membership and active involvement in appropriate professional organizations like SEAOCC, ASCE, APWA, and CalGEO.

Qualifications:

    • A Master’s degree specializing in Geotechnical Engineering is a plus; a BSCE degree with geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing experience is the minimum qualification
    • 5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience 
    • Must be a California PE and/or GE