Senior Geotechnical Engineer

The Opportunity

Planning and executing subsurface investigation and laboratory testing programs.
Performing geotechnical design and analysis for foundations, embankments, retaining walls, excavations, pavements, earthworks, slope stabilization, and underground structures.
Interacting with civil and structural engineers to collaborate in the design of foundations, utilities, pavements, and civil structures.
Evaluating and assessing data from field instrumentation (settlement, ground movement around excavations and load tests of piles and anchors) to calibrate predicted performance with actual performance.
Leading the geotechnical design and construction administration for site development projects, including data centers, and/or waterfront structures.
Assisting and eventually leading business development activities.

Key Areas of Expertise

• Earthworks
• Foundations
• Geotextiles
• Erosion Mitigation
• Slope Stability
• Geotechnical Instrumentation

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering
• PE Required. PE and GE in California preferred
• Minimum 6 years of experience in geotechnical engineering practice with emphasis on site development and/or heavy civil structures.
• Proven experience in geotechnical project planning, analyses, design, construction observation, and preparation of deliverables
• Working knowledge of seismic analysis and codes
• Familiarity with soil hazards in a variety of soil conditions
• Experience with finite element software for static and seismic soil-structure interaction is preferred using software such as PLAXIS, FLAC, and/or LS-DYNA

Notable Projects

• Confidential data center projects for large tech clients, various locations
• SFPW Geotechnical On-Call, San Francisco, CA
• Valley Water Geotechnical On-Call, San Jose, CA
• BART to Silicon Valley CP2 Tunnel, San Jose, CA
• Sound Transit Operations Maintenance Facility, Seattle, WA
• UCLA Station Seismic Soil-Structure Interaction Analysis, Los Angeles, CA

What We Offer You

• A competitive, fair, and equitable pay
• A wide range of learning opportunities
• Opportunities to have an impact through the work you do
• A comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low
• A flexible working arrangement
• A Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually)
• A 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match

Benefits at Work

• Health and welfare security
• Paid time off for rest and renewal
• Profit Share (payments dependent on the firm's financial performance)

Different People, Shared Values

• An equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce
• Internal employee networks supporting diversity and inclusion

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.