Geotechnical Engineer

Position: Geotechnical Engineer 2
Join the Clean Energy Revolution Become an Geotechnical Engineer 2 at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’ll lead subsurface investigations and provide geotechnical evaluations to support the design and construction of transmission, substation, and civil infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities Serve as the geotechnical engineering lead and/or support SCE geotechnical staff on multidisciplinary teams for new, modified, or upgraded substation, transmission, and related infrastructure projects.

Coordinate with project managers, engineering disciplines, environmental, and stakeholders throughout project development and execution.

Plan and execute geotechnical investigations, including field exploration, testing, data analysis, engineering evaluations, and technical reporting.

Travel to project sites to support project scoping, site assessments, investigations, and construction activities.

Prepare geotechnical reports, engineering recommendations, and design criteria for infrastructure projects.

Manage geotechnical engineering consultants, including scope development, technical oversight, quality review, and invoice approval.

Perform field evaluations, including occasional soil investigations using hand augers to depths of up to 10 feet.

Evaluate subsurface soil, rock, and groundwater conditions and develop recommendations for transmission tower foundations, substation equipment foundations, retaining walls, and other civil/structural infrastructure designs.

Review civil and structural designs and provide geotechnical engineering guidance to support safe and cost-effective project delivery.

Review internal and consultant-prepared geotechnical reports for compliance with SCE standards and engineering requirements.

Obtain permits and coordinate with local agencies and jurisdictions to support geotechnical investigations and project execution.

Monitor and observe construction activities to verify compliance with project plans, specifications, and geotechnical recommendations.

Champion a culture of safety by applying safe work practices and incorporating safety considerations into engineering designs.

Field Operations, Travel, & Construction Support:

Safely operating a vehicle on transmission access roads, including unpaved dirt roads in hilly and rugged terrain.

Able to walk several miles over uneven, steep, and undeveloped terrain while performing field activities.

Capable of lifting, carrying, and handling hand auger equipment and other tools or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Able to work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions while conducting field inspections and investigations.

As Geotechnical Engineer 2, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

Responsibilities Performs inspections and evaluations of existing conditions for various electrical equipment and systems for proper installation, problem identification/ trouble shooting, and overall improvements.

Ensures system event assessments and RCA are performed for equipment failures and implements corrective actions, confirming proper mitigation plans are in place.

Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and design plans related to projects and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.

Conducts independent engineering work, receiving guidance on the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.

Performs power system modeling and analyses utilizing software tools and applications; stays informed of technology advancements, market trends, and relevant…