Or Senior Certified Engineering Geologist; CEG

Staff or Senior Staff Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG)

Geo Soils, Inc., a well‑established geotechnical and engineering geology consulting firm serving Southern California since 1974, is seeking a highly qualified Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) to join our growing team in Carlsbad, CA. This is a senior‑level opportunity for a licensed professional to lead geotechnical and engineering‑geology projects that support development, infrastructure, grading, coastal, and environmental clients across the region.

• Serve as Geologist‑of‑Record on geotechnical and engineering geology assignments.
• Oversee and conduct subsurface investigations (soil borings, test pits, rock/soil sampling, geologic mapping) for foundation design, grading, slope stability, and site development.
• Perform geologic hazard assessments (landslides, faulting, subsidence), seismic hazard and fault‑zone studies, hydrogeological investigations, seismic refraction/remote‑sensing surveys, and soil/rock rippability assessments when required.
• Provide geologic and geotechnical engineering reports, recommendations for foundations, earthworks, slope stability, retaining structures, and ground improvement or stabilization strategies.
• Provide construction observation and geologic oversight during grading, excavation, and foundation installation, including quality‑control testing and compliance monitoring (soil/rock mechanics, compaction, settlement evaluations, etc.).
• Coordinate with civil/structural engineers, project managers, clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders throughout project lifecycle.

• Active California Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) license – REQUIRED.
• B.S. or M.S. in Geology, Engineering Geology, or a closely related discipline.
• 7+ years of professional experience in geotechnical engineering and/or engineering geology.
• Demonstrated experience with subsurface investigations, soil/rock mechanics, foundation and earthwork design support, slope stability, seismic hazard analysis, and geologic hazard assessments.
• Strong technical writing, analysis, communication, and leadership skills.
• Valid California driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

• Expertise in hazard‑zone evaluations: landslide risk, fault rupture, liquefaction, subsidence, and seismic hazard assessments.
• Experience with coastal and waterfront geotechnical/coastal engineering projects (shoreline/bluff analysis, erosion control, pile/pier/waterfront structure support).
• Familiarity with field‑exploration methods, remote‑sensing, seismic refraction, hydrogeological studies, and on‑site laboratory testing for soils/rock materials.
• Experience preparing geologic hazard reports, consulting, or expert services for clients including private developers, municipalities, and public‑works projects.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and credentials.
• Incentive/performance bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Ongoing professional development and license‑maintenance support.
• Long‑term growth potential within a respected and established firm.

• Be part of a leading Southern California geotechnical-engineering firm with a reputation for excellence and over 50 years of operational history.
• Work on a wide variety of challenging, high‑impact projects ranging from grading and foundations to seismic hazard assessments, coastal engineering, and environmental/geologic investigations.
• Collaborate with seasoned geologists, engineers, and technical experts — and build a long‑term career in engineering geology and geotechnical consulting.
• Contribute to projects that shape safe, reliable infrastructure and community development in California.

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