Staff Geotechnical Engineer
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Location: Concord, CA 94521
Description:
Job Description:
Qualifications:
Benefits :
- Under the direction and supervision of SFB's senior engineers and geologists, the responsibilities and duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Compile, review and document existing project geologic and geotechnical data
- Prepare permit applications and Health and Safety Plans for field explorations
- Perform site reconnaissance to observe existing conditions and identify important site features
- Coordinate with subcontractors and supervise field subsurface exploration activities, including exploratory borings, test pits, and Cone Penetration Tests (CPTs)
- Collect and classify soil and rock samples during field explorations, prepare exploration logs, and identify samples for laboratory testing
- Analyze field exploration and laboratory testing results
- Perform geotechnical engineering calculations and analyses, such as shallow and deep foundation bearing capacity, soil consolidation, soil liquefaction, slope stability, seepage, ground motions, and the design of retaining walls and pavements
- Prepare engineering reports, field reports, design documents, specifications, and drawings
- Assist in preparation of service scopes and proposals
- Review design and construction documents prepared by other project teams, including calculations, plans, specifications, and submittals
- Provide observation and testing for construction projects, including using geotechnical instrumentation and equipment
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geology from an accredited university or college
- Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering required
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) preferred
- 1 to 5 years of engineering work experience
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Capable of working in both office and field settings
- Self-motivated for quality, reliability and accountability
- Independent problem solver with a can-do attitude
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical manuals and procedures, and design codes and regulations
- Ability to communicate effectively, and prepare documents and correspondences with clarity
- Clear understanding of principles and theories of fundamental soil mechanics and foundation engineering
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), AutoCAD and GIS experience preferred
- Experience with geotechnical analysis programs (such as SLOPE/W, Settle, LPILE, SHAFT, APILE, PLAXIS, FLAC, EZ-FRISK, CLiq) preferred
Benefits :
- Market-competitive compensation
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Company-funded profit sharing and 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance