Geotechnical Staff Engineer

"Starting at ENGEO as a staff engineer opened doors I didn’t even know existed. Every challenge has pushed me to grow, not just as an engineer, but as a person—and I’ve learned so much from the incredible team around me."
 — Taylor Strack, Senior Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop geotechnical recommendations, plans, and technical specifications for design and construction of private and public projects. 
• Perform geotechnical analysis and design of shallow and deep foundation systems, ground improvement systems, earth-retaining structures, slopes, landslide mitigation solutions, and more. 
• Assess static and dynamic slope stability, ground settlement and deformation, and soil liquefaction using various geotechnical software applications.
• Perform static and dynamic numerical modeling using finite-element and finite-difference methods as implemented in PLAXIS, FLAC, and other software applications.
• Perform site-specific seismic-hazard and ground-response analyses. 
• Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations including logging borings and test pits, collecting samples, performing field tests, and observing and assisting with cone penetration and geophysical testing.
• Develop laboratory testing plans, review laboratory test results, and develop representative soil properties for geotechnical analyses and design.
• Prepare detailed geotechnical reports, letters, plans, and other documents.
• Observe construction of foundations, ground improvement, shoring, grading operations, and other geotechnical construction.
• Complete other 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. 
• Construction appropriate vehicle for driving onto job sites 

A Few Notable Projects 

• Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, Los Angeles, CA 
• Multiple Technology Campuses for Google, YouTube, and Meta, 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 
• Click here to learn more about our projects

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. We take pride in our fantastic working culture and are honored to be a certified Great Place to Work®, consistently ranked as a best place to work both nationally and regionally by our employees.

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 does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. In order to best serve your desires to be considered for a position, please apply through our website or work with our Human Resources Team. 

NOTE TO CANDIDATES: ENGEO does not sponsor for employment visas for this position at this moment.