Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer
Murrieta, California

Established in 1971, GEOCON is a dynamic Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Services, Engineering Geology, Materials Testing, and Construction Inspection firm with 9 offices throughout Northern and Southern California. GEOCON is ranked on ENR’s TOP 500 Design Firms year after year. We work on a variety of projects, including high-density housing, new and innovative school campuses, science/commercial buildings, infill, mid- to high-rise structures, parking structures and major capital improvement projects which help maintain public infrastructure.

Recommended Experience/Requirements:

• Five or more years of experience in geotechnical engineering project management
• B.S. and/or M.S. degree in Civil Engineering
• Preferred Licensed as a California Professional Engineer (PE) and on track for Geotechnical Engineer (GE) License
• 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 $104,000 to $145,600 annually, based on experience, proficiency, and registration.

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.