Geotechnical Staff Engineer

Rutherford + Chekene (R+C) is one of the foremost engineering practices in California providing geotechnical and structural engineering. Since the establishment of R+C’s geotechnical department nearly 50 years ago, their reputation for excellence in creative problem solving, cross‑discipline collaboration, and holistic building design has made them the geotechnical engineer of choice for many design teams and premier academic, healthcare, government, and civic institutions throughout Northern California.

In this newly created role, you will have the opportunity to learn from our team of highly‑regarded geotechnical engineers while working on a variety of interesting and prominent projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering (required).
• 0-3 years of increasing responsibility in geotechnical engineering, including experience in field exploration and construction.
• Skilled in seismic hazard analysis, liquefaction evaluation and mitigation, shallow and deep foundation design, slope stability analysis, and report writing.
• Familiarity with geotechnical software including: gINT, ALLPILE, CLIQ, LPILE, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office; PLAXIS, Settle3, LiqSVs (considered a plus).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities and an ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

The salary range for this position is $78,000 – $87,000. Salaries are determined based upon geographic location and qualifications. R+C offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid personal time off, 401(k), in‑house professional development, and continuing education allowance.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and the names and contact information of two professional references to  for immediate consideration. The subject line of the email should read:
Geotechnical Staff Engineer (0-3 years) [Candidate Name].

R+C is an equal opportunity employer.