Experienced Geotechnical Engineer

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an experienced geotechnical engineer to join our dams and levees engineering practice in Los Angeles, CA or Davis, CA. The flexibility to work a hybrid schedule is at the discretion of the company. This position involves contributing to innovative and challenging projects such as 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 critical infrastructure.

About the role

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to develop new civil infrastructure and solve complex problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, and project employees serve clients from offices worldwide. We invest in our people, offering competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

Responsibilities

• Support dam and levee design projects with task and project-level responsibility for scoping, performing, managing, and delivering multiple concurrent assignments.
• Prepare and implement geotechnical site characterization programs.
• Evaluate geotechnical aspects of projects involving earthen embankments and related infrastructure.
• Support risk analysis, risk-informed decision making, and other risk practices for dams and related infrastructure.
• Conduct fieldwork, including site inspections for dams, and overnight travel as required.
• Assist in preparing engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and engage in technical discussions with colleagues and clients.
• Assist in developing and preparing proposals.
• Support practice growth through recruiting, team development, and mentorship.
• Drive personal, company, or rental vehicles to client or company project sites and other business locations as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field (required).
• Advanced degree in civil engineering or a related field (preferred).
• Professional registration (P.E.) (preferred).
• At least 5 years of related experience (7+ years preferred), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with modeling/design tools such as AutoCAD, Slope/W, and ArcGIS (preferred).
• Excellent writing and communication skills (required).
• Experience with multidisciplinary project teams (required).
• Regional visibility through involvement in professional associations or trade organizations (preferred).
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel (required).
• Health & safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.

Pay

Potential compensation ranges for this role (at the time of posting) are:

• Los Angeles, CA: $101,675 – $152,575 per year
• Davis, CA: $97,255 – $145,940 per year

Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set, and location.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) and other benefits for eligible employees.