Geotechnical Engineer

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Geosyntec Consultants Full time
Geotechnical Engineer Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Geotechnical Engineer to join our team at Geosyntec Consultants. As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for applying engineering principles to projects involving landfills, mines, brownfields redevelopment, and other water and waste containment systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Civil design, landfill design, and site layout
  • Geotechnical engineering analyses such as slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, seismic, and seepage
  • Geotechnical and environmental site characterization including exploration oversight in the field
  • Shallow and deep foundation design including bearing capacity, settlement, axial, and lateral capacity
  • Developing, installing, and managing instrumentation monitoring systems
  • Project/task management and proposal preparation support
  • Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates, and permit applications
  • Fieldwork associated with design and construction services
  • Monitoring civil construction projects
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering (required)
  • Advanced degree in the same (preferred)
  • Professional registration (i.e., P.E.) (preferred)
  • At least 5 years (7+ years preferred) of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (required)
  • Strong fundamentals in geotechnical engineering theory and practice (required)
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related software (required)
  • Experience with modeling/design tools such as AUTOCAD, Slope/W, Seep/W, Sigma/W, Slide2D, Slide3D, PLAXIS 2D, LPILE, and gINT (preferred)
  • Regular fieldwork and overnight travel (required)
  • Excellent writing and communication skills (required)
What We Offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

Geosyntec Consultants is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure.


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