Senior Geotechnical Engineer

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced project-level Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing practice. This position is hybrid and can be local to one of our offices in San Diego, Temecula, or Palm Desert. The role offers a unique opportunity to manage projects or be assigned to major projects to perform geotechnical related tasks under the supervision of Senior Project Manager.

• Manage geotechnical investigations for major development/construction projects
• Supervise and mentor staff engineers and technicians
• Familiar with Caltrans Standard Specifications
• Train staff in basic engineering procedures and techniques
• Prepare and present proposals, scopes of work and budgets for new projects
• Prepare and/or review technical reports
• Interpret laboratory test data for use in engineering analyses
• Supervise engineering analyses for foundation design, slope stability and seismic hazards
• Review grading and foundation plans for conformance with recommendations
• Develop and maintain an active client base

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or engineering geology
• 7+ years of experience in managing geotechnical aspects of land development and construction projects
• California Registered Civil Engineer (RCE/PE)
• Geotechnical Engineer (GE) is preferred
• Strong organization and written/oral communication skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, stakeholders, and industry peers

At Verdantas, we offer comprehensive benefits packages for our employees. Actual salary is based on the circumstances of each position and candidate, such as geographic location, skills, and certifications. We recognize and reward exceptional performance and strive to ensure fair compensation across all roles and departments within the company. The minimum salary for this position is $125,000 (negotiable based on the criteria presented above).

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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