Senior Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will be based in Seattle, San Francisco, or Los Angeles. They will be responsible for planning and executing subsurface investigation and laboratory testing programs, performing geotechnical design and analysis, collaborating with civil and structural engineers, evaluating data from field instrumentation, and leading the geotechnical design and construction administration for site development projects, including data centers and waterfront structures.

Responsibilities

• 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

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
• Familiarity with soil hazards in a variety of soil conditions
• Experience with finite element software for static and seismic soil-structure interaction (PLAXIS, FLAC, LS-DYNA)

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of seismic analysis and codes
• 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

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of geotechnical software (e.g., PLAXIS, FLAC, LS-DYNA)

Benefits

At Arup, you will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. We offer a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance).

Pay

San Francisco Hiring Range: $140,000 to $160,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary.

Schedule

Flexible working options are available.