Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer role at Langan Engineering & Environmental Services – Irvine, CA;
Santa Barbara, CA; or Los Angeles, CA.

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate across 40+ offices and gain hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan’s culture is entrepreneurial, focused on advancing innovative technical solutions, robust training and knowledge sharing, and making progressive change in the communities where we live and work.

CERTIFICATION/RECOGNITION:
Langan is consistently ranked among the top firms to work for and fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment that prioritizes wellbeing, health and safety, volunteerism, climate-conscious offices, and opportunities to contribute your skills to impactful projects.

Langan is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its collaborative team in Irvine, CA, Santa Barbara, CA or Los Angeles, CA. This role provides preparation of technical reports, specifications, plans, and the design of foundations, retaining walls, and other geotechnical aspects of construction. You will have the opportunity to partner cross-functionally on premier land development projects.

• Design earth structures, deep foundations, support of excavation and underpinning systems;
• Assist project manager with field work coordination and project management support;
• Scope and oversee geotechnical investigations and construction projects, and periodically perform inspections of geotechnical construction where needed;
• Coordinate investigations and assist in geotechnical report writing;
• Prepare standard logs and field forms, including drilling and test pit logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs;
• Fieldwork is required;
• Perform other duties as requested.

• Bachelor s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required;
  Master s degree in Geotechnical Engineering strongly preferred;
• 3+ years of related geotechnical experience in geotechnical investigations and construction inspections;
• FE/EIT certification preferred;
• Office experience with investigation and field work coordination, geotechnical reports, and specification writing;
• Prior field experience in earthwork, driven and drilled pile construction, load testing, footings subgrade and backfill inspection, ground improvements, retaining wall design and construction, and excavation support system design and inspection;
• Desired software knowledge: gINT, Slide/SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, LPILE, GRLWEAP, MSEW, SHAKE;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;
• Ability to perform field work as required;
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Certain US jurisdictions require Langan to include an estimate of salary or hourly ranges. The estimated range for this role is: $72,000 - $103,000
. Actual compensation may vary based on related work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills. Some roles may be eligible for overtime and participation in the firm’s annual bonus and performance review program. Bonuses are discretionary and based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm. Employees are also eligible to receive up to 20 days of paid vacation time, 10 days of paid sick time and 10 paid holidays throughout the year.

Eligibility and actual paid time off may vary based on local law and factors such as hours worked, related work experience and level.

• Seniority level
  :
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type
  :
  Full-time
• Job function
  :
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries
  :
  Civil Engineering