Project Geologist or Engineer

Geocon’s Riverside County operations are seeking to add a project-level engineer or geologist to the team in the Murrieta office to work throughout Riverside County and southern California.  The ideal candidate will have mastered the preparation of geotechnical investigation, as-graded geotechnical, and associated reports and letters.  They will have mastered proposal preparation and budget control and have experience in independently managing various stages of geotechnical projects.  Excellent communication is key, as is the ability to collaborate with other Geocon offices and follow procedures. 

Recommended Experience/Requirements:

• Five or more years of experience in geotechnical project management
• B.S. and/or M.S. degree in Civil Engineering or Geology
• Preferred Licensed as a California Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Essential Functions: 

• Lead and manage projects, including delegating tasks to available staff resources
• Perform technical review of non-complex geotechnical reports, addenda letters, and proposals
• Perform geotechnical engineering analyses, including vertical/lateral capacity of shallow and deep foundations, settlement analyses, liquefaction analyses, slope stability analyses, retaining wall recommendations, grading evaluation (knowledge of ground motion evaluations is a plus)
• Provide geotechnical recommendations for the design of private and public projects
• Oversee construction geotechnical services on a project-by-project basis
• Generate new work from existing and new clients, a plus
• Demonstrate good judgment and maturity; knows when to apply professional judgment without supervision

Physical Demands: This job is primarily in a professional office environment, but given the nature of our work, there will be occasions when field time is necessary. Requires the ability to lift 20-pound samples or equipment.

Expected Hours of Work: Generally Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm; hybrid schedule of in-office and work from home.

Compensation Range: Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience, pay range $47-$56/ hour ($97,760 to $116,480 annually)

Contact: For immediate consideration, please email your resume to Lisa Battiato, Regional Manager/Senior Geologist, [email protected]

Benefits: Competitive compensation, expense/mileage reimbursement, 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options, company-provided life and disability insurance coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, training and development opportunities, company picnics, holiday parties, and a friendly working environment.