Geotechnical Project Engineer

1 week ago


Sacramento, California, United States RMA Companies Full time

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

RMA is a prominent national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services dedicated to fostering innovation in product development, ensuring quality assurance, and delivering engineered solutions for asset management. Our commitment to sustainable development drives our passion for the communities we serve. With a presence across 30+ offices in 10 states, RMA is recognized on ENR's Top 500 list, standing alongside the nation’s leading firms. With a legacy spanning 60 years, we emphasize high-quality services, continuous innovation, and investment in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and management technologies. Each team member is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and the success of our clients.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are in search of a full-time Staff/Project Geotechnical Engineer to enhance our Sacramento, CA team. At RMA, you will engage in a diverse array of intriguing projects, both in fieldwork and office settings.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Staff/Project Geotechnical Engineer at RMA, you will assist lead geotechnical engineers in successfully executing geotechnical projects that meet client expectations while minimizing risks. The specific position, compensation, and responsibilities will be determined based on the candidate's experience level.

Under the guidance of a lead geotechnical engineer, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Overseeing subsurface investigations.
  • Conducting engineering analyses, including but not limited to settlement, seepage, slope stability, lateral load resistance, deep foundation analyses, soil-structure interaction, seismic deformation, and site-specific seismic hazard assessments.
  • Formulating geotechnical design-level recommendations.
  • Monitoring geotechnical construction activities.
  • Drafting geotechnical reports, letters, and proposals.
  • Representing RMA in team and client meetings.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related discipline; a Master of Science (MS) in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred.
  • A minimum of 3 years of relevant geotechnical experience for the project engineer role.
  • Exceptional writing and communication skills.
  • A valid driving license with a clean driving record.
  • The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and walk up to 1⁄2 mile daily.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. RMA is committed to the principles of equal opportunity employment laws, ensuring that all applicants and employees are evaluated based on their abilities, competencies, and performance in fulfilling the essential functions of their roles. Discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected classification is strictly prohibited. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we provide equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, hiring based on their ability to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to individuals with disabilities, as company resources allow without undue hardship. Our equal employment policy guarantees no wage differentials based on gender for jobs requiring equal skill, effort, and responsibility under similar working conditions.



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