Staff Engineer

Company Profile

Miller Pacific provides services in the geosciences by drawing on our professional expertise in Geology, Civil and Geotechnical Engineering. As an employee-owned firm founded in 1989, we focus on providing a variety of public and private clients with services that include geologic hazard evaluations, geotechnical exploration and testing, instrumentation and monitoring, geo-civil design of retaining structures and landslide repairs, construction monitoring and materials testing. We are based in the northern San Francisco Bay Area and operate with a technical staff of about 25 Engineers, Geologists and Technicians. We strive to provide quality services to our clients and grow our business, while also focusing on facilitating a healthy work-life balance for our staff and supporting them in their personal and professional development. We are seeking exceptional, experienced Engineers to collaborate in achieving these goals.      

Job Description

As a Staff Engineer, you will work under the supervision of Project Managers to support a wide variety of projects throughout the Bay Area. Staff Engineers may be based in our Novato or Petaluma offices and typically split time between field and office work, with an initial emphasis on laboratory and field services. With increasing experience, Staff Engineers may assist with report preparation, design analyses, and preparation of construction drawings and documents. Job responsibilities typically include:

• Perform laboratory testing including compaction curves, sieve analyses, unconfined compression, Atterberg Limits, moisture-density, moisture content, Expansion Index, among others, in accordance with ASTM standards.
• Supervise exploratory drilling operations including collection of necessary samples, preparation of field boring logs, and inspection coordination.
• Construction observation and testing including pier, tieback, and soil nail drilling, shallow foundation observations, material testing, and site grading observations.
• Prepare boring logs, supporting graphics and design drawings using AutoCAD.
• Evaluate field and laboratory data and assist with geotechnical analyses
• Assist Project, Senior, Associate, and Principal Engineers in preparing reports, specifications, plans, and other technical documents.

Key Skills and Abilities

• Professional, friendly demeanor and exceptional written and verbal communication skills in the office and on the job site;
• Strong work ethic, sense of ownership and pride, and attention to details;
• Strong sense of personal expertise limits, geotechnical consultant role limitations, and attention to loss prevention and liability considerations;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD, and other common software;
• Organized work approach with the ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on client needs and project schedules;
• Willing to pursue certifications for nuclear gauge testing and ACI concrete inspection upon hire;
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to jobsites throughout the greater Bay Area as needed;
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally;
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods on rough or uneven terrain;
• Ability to adhere to all Company, OSHA, and jobsite policies regarding personnel health and safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• Holds a BS Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent degree or will obtain one in the coming six months;
• Organized work approach with the ability to adapt and adjust as required to support the projects current needs.
• Maintains valid driver’s license and a vehicle to transport supplies/equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-years’ engineering work experience in an increasingly responsible role;
• Holds a valid EIT Certificate or plans to take certification test within six months.
• Familiarity with USCS soil classifications, common ASTM geotechnical soil testing standards, and common geotechnical concepts and practices for grading/compaction, foundation design and construction, and retaining wall design and construction.
• Active participation in relevant professional or civic organizations.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary (negotiable within specified range, depending on experience);
• Annual bonus opportunities;
• 3% 401(K) contribution (no matching required)
• 5% contribution to Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP);
• Generous holiday and paid time off plan – 8 paid holidays and accrued paid time off starting at 14-days and increasing to 20-days with years of service;
• Health, dental, life and vision insurance;
• Short- and long-term disability insurance;
• Vehicle mileage and site use reimbursement;
• Tool, equipment, and work boot reimbursement;
• Company-sponsored training and certifications.