Experienced Civil or Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Civil or Geotechnical Engineer to join our dams and levees engineering practice in one of our offices in Davis, California, and Olympia, WA. The flexibility to work a hybrid or remote schedule is at the discretion of the company. This position is well-suited for a talented, experienced individual who is interested in contributing to innovative and challenging projects involving design and construction engineering support of dams and appurtenant works, levees and flood control infrastructure, dam/levee safety risk and risk-informed decision making, and geotechnical analysis and design for a range of critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Supporting dam and levee design projects
• Task and project-level responsibility for scoping, performing, managing, and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments
• Preparing and implementing geotechnical site characterization programs
• Evaluating geotechnical aspects of projects consisting of earthen embankments and related infrastructure
• Supporting risk analysis, risk-informed decision making, and other aspects of risk practice for dams and related infrastructure
• Providing geotechnical site characterization program, execution and evaluation
• Conducting fieldwork and overnight travel (e.g., site inspections for dams)
• Assisting with preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, and technical specifications for relevant projects
• Preparing and delivering presentations and engaging in technical discussions with colleagues and clients
• Assisting with developing and preparing proposals
• Supporting the broadening of our practice through recruiting, team development, and mentorship
• 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 engineering or related field (required)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E.) (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 5 years (7+ years preferred) of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (required)
• Experience with modeling/design tools such as AUTOCAD, Slope/W, and ARCGIS (preferred)
• Excellent writing and communication skills (required)
• Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams (required)
• Regional visibility through involvement in professional associations or trade organizations (preferred)
• 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)

Pay

The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Davis, CA: $97,255/year – $145,940/year
• Olympia, WA: $92,835/year – $139,310/year

Benefits

• 9 paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• A minimum of 8 sick days
• A minimum of 11 vacation days per year, in line with state or federal requirements
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• A variety of leaves of absences and other benefits to eligible employees