Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services, providing solutions that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver smart, safe, and sustainable results for both public and private clients.

About the role

Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact. This role is based in San Ramon, CA.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical design and analysis for foundations, earthworks, slope stability, seepage, lateral pressures, and construction observation.
• Conduct geotechnical earthquake engineering analyses including hazard, site response, seismic deformation, soil-structure interaction, liquefaction, and lateral spreading.
• Plan and execute subsurface investigations, laboratory testing, and geotechnical instrumentation installation, monitoring, and interpretation.
• Design geotechnical elements with senior team members for public and private infrastructure and building projects.
• Manage projects, resources, and staff; prepare reports and submittals; and assist with proposal development.
• Develop client relationships and participate in local professional communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering practice with an emphasis on geotechnical design and analysis, geotechnical field investigation, and construction supervision.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of California.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for team-based work.
• Extensive geotechnical background with fundamentals in soil and rock mechanics, earthquake engineering, pavement engineering, and groundwater hydrogeology.
• Experience with geotechnical software for slope stability (Slide, Slope/W), pile modeling (L-pile, Shaft, All Pile), and site response (Shake, DeepSoil).
• Familiarity with standards and deliverables (DSA/CGS, Caltrans) preferred.
• Experience in construction oversight for foundations and earthwork observation.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Time Off & Family Support: Vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL), and paid parental leave.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match.
• Insurance: Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment), and Disability insurance.
• Safety Program: Approved PPE at no cost, reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• Learning & Development: Clear career paths, internal certifications, and tuition reimbursement for external credentials.
• Belonging: Support for Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that foster connections and shared purposes.
• Flexibility: Varies by project demands and regional workloads, with commitment to reasonable accommodation.

Pay

$135,000 - $145,000 annual salary. Final compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Values

• Life: We enhance the quality of life.
• Heart: We act with compassion, empathy, and respect.
• Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
• Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.