Geotechnical Engineering Project Manager

Job Description

Our client is a multi-disciplined consulting firm providing services in Geotechnical, Environmental, Forensic Engineering, Engineering Geology, Construction Inspection and Materials Testing, is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Project Engineer for their office in California. This is a mid-level opportunity for a dynamic individual looking for career growth in Geotechnical Engineering. Reporting to the Geotechnical Department Manager, the Geotechnical Engineering Project Manager will be responsible for leading teams through an entire project lifecycle.

Working well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment is a must.

• Manage geotechnical field investigations :
  This includes scheduling field work for specific scopes of work provided senior management, executing field work, and understanding health and safety issues associated with the work, geotechnical drilling and sampling, visual field reconnaissance, and soil and rock logging.
• Perform engineering analyses using hand and computer based tools under senior direction.
• Perform construction observation services under senior direction. This work includes observation and documentation of geotechnical construction activities, performing in-situ density testing of engineered fill, and observation and testing of other geotechnical construction.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports, including writing sections of reports, preparing figures and tables, and working with drafting and reproduction staff to produce final reports under senior direction / supervision.
• Engaging in geotechnical engineering assessments, analyses, and designs.
• Specific analyses may include slope stability, liquefaction potential, allowable bearing capacity, foundation settlement, and design of pile foundations.
• Performing other engineering activities as directed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with concentration in geotechnical services.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management and in provision of geotechnical engineering services.
• Certified EIT required, Registered Professional Engineer (California) preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, communication skills and a solid understanding of soil mechanics
• Be a quick learner, enthusiastic, proactive and responsive.
• Competence in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for presentation of written work is necessary.
• A clean driving record.
• Initiative to understand the purpose of individual tasks and how they relate to overall project objectives.
• Experience with Aggregates, Asphalt, Concrete, and Soils (ASTM and C-DOT Procedures) is a plus.
• Experience with Special Inspections and Material Testing (ICC Certificate in Soils, Masonry, Reinforced Concrete, and Structural Steel and Bolting) not required but preferred.

• Be willing to travel and work in various site conditions and project locations.