Managing Geotechnical Engineer (Ph.D. or M.S.)

About Exponent

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world.

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Managing Geotechnical Engineer for our Civil & Structural Engineering Practice in Los Angeles, CA or Irvine, CA. In this role, you will work as part of a team responsible for developing and executing geotechnical engineering projects. This position will provide technically challenging work with excellent opportunities to grow within the firm.

Responsibilities

• Conducting analyses of geotechnical and civil engineering systems
• Evaluating construction claims related to ground conditions, earthwork, and earth structures (support of excavations, foundations, retaining walls, etc.)
• Preparing conceptual designs for the repair/restoration of geotechnical systems
• Performing peer reviews
• Leading project teams on the execution of project deliverables (field investigations, analyses, written and oral presentations of findings)
• Developing project work with new and existing clients

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering specializing in Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited university with 5+ years’ experience
• M.S. in Civil Engineering specializing in Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited university plus 10 years’ experience
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated success in independently developing and managing client relationships
• Attention to detail, dedication to quality and accuracy, desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Past record of effective leadership skills
• Proven track record of effective written and verbal communication skills
• Current licensed professional civil engineer in at least one state with ability to become licensed in multiple other states

Benefits

At Exponent, we offer a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference. Our firm is committed to offering a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities, which will be assessed during the interview process. Salary Range: USD $140,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr.

Schedule

Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients.