Geotechnical Staff Engineer
New Today
"I have gotten amazing opportunities to push what I have learned and to learn from others. Each day I have gotten stronger as an engineer and as a person by the challenges presented to me." - Taylor Strack, Senior Engineer
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform site-specific seismic hazard and ground-response analysis.
- Perform numerical modeling using finite-element methods as implemented in PLAXIS.
- Design earth-retaining structures, slope stabilization, remedial grading, landslide mitigation, and foundations.
- Perform settlement analyses, liquefaction analyses, and seismic evaluations.
- Develop geotechnical recommendations, plans, and specifications for the construction of private and public projects.
- Support field activities including exploratory logging, observation of deep foundation construction, shoring, grading operations, and other geotechnically relevant construction.
- Complete field, analytical, and project administrative tasks with direction and support from peers and leadership.
- Learn increasingly more complex, non-routine tasks with review and oversight from senior staff.
Requirements
Our Ideal Candidate
- 1-3 years-professional/relevant internship/field experience
- E.I.T
- Sound knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals and soil mechanics
- A team player who enjoys problem-solving and fast-paced environments
- Has an entrepreneurial spirit and a positive attitude
- Desire to continually learn and grow
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Driven to go above and beyond in client service
All Candidate Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's Degree - Required; M.S. degree or Ph.D. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering - Preferred
- Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Products. Numerical modeling, seismic hazard analysis, and GIS experience are a plus.
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse environment
- Ability to work and succeed as a team also while being resourceful when working alone in the field.
- Personal vehicle for driving onto jobsites
A Few Notable Projects
- Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, Los Angeles, CA
- Multiple Technology Campuses for Google, YouTube, and Facebook, Bay Area, CA
- Oceanwide Center, San Francisco, CA
- Metro Purple Line Extension, Los Angeles, CA
- Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth, New Zealand
- Transmission Gully Highway, Wellington, New Zealand
- Kaikoura Earthquake rehabilitation of State Highway and Railway, South Island, New Zealand
Benefit Highlights
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401k and employer matching
- 4 Medical plans to choose from
- Dental
- Vision
- Vacation, Holiday and Personal PTO
- Vehicle allowance
Who We Are
ENGEO strives to create a positive, family-oriented, and innovative environment, where employees are engaged and excellence-driven. As an ENGEO team member, you will have access to mentorships, international opportunities, fun social events, and generous benefit packages. Here, you'll receive exposure to a wide variety of projects, help to serve those around you and drive business success.
What We Do
Founded in 1971, ENGEO is an employee-owned firm of approximately 400+ geotechnical and civil engineers, geologists, hydrologists, water resources engineers, environmental scientists, and construction-phase field representatives. ENGEO serves a diverse range of clients and projects and has offices located throughout California, Nevada, Seattle, Guam, New Zealand, and Australia. We appreciate your interest in ENGEO.
NOTE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: ENGEO may not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Please do NOT send resumes to ENGEO employees. Please work through the Human Resources Department.
Salary Description
Approximate salary range: $70,000.00 to 85,000.00
- Location:
- Valencia