Forensic Geotechnical Engineer

BD Exec | Metric Geo | Forensics & Construction Claims

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Forensic Geotechnical Engineer

Location: California, Remote with travel

Terms: Full Time

One of Metric Geo’s long term partners is seeking a Forensic Geotechnical Engineer with strong technical depth in soil behaviour and subsurface engineering. The position suits someone with a solid geotechnical design background who now wants to apply that expertise to investigations and expert evaluations.

In this role you will examine how ground conditions, engineering assumptions, and construction practices have influenced the performance of foundations, retaining structures, earthworks, pavements, and other systems. You will assess completed designs, review site conditions, and evaluate construction activities to determine causes of failure or dispute. The work covers a wide range of issues including soil movement, settlement, slope instability, erosion, moisture related problems, and quality control concerns.

• Carry out site investigations and subsurface evaluations across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects
• Review design documents and construction records to assess geotechnical assumptions and compliance with accepted practice
• Analyse performance issues such as settlement, heave, erosion, vibration related damage, pavement failure, and slope instability
• Develop geotechnical opinions and remediation approaches that may include underpinning, micropiles, grout injection, and other methods
• Prepare written reports used for claims, disputes, and expert witness proceedings
• Provide clear, defensible testimony when required

• Professional Engineer licence in CA
• Ability to obtain further state licences when needed
• Strong background in geotechnical design and advanced analysis
• Testifying experience required
• Experience with foundations for tall structures beneficial
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel within California and potentially across the region

This position offers the chance to work remotely while contributing to complex investigations for a well established client partner with a growing portfolio of geotechnical forensic work.

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type:

Full-time

Job Function:
Engineering and Consulting

Industries:
Civil Engineering, Construction, and Engineering Services