CareerPlan

Staff or Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist

San Jose, CA, usFull-time$78k–$95k2026-10-02 → 2026-11-11
On-site

Core

Conduct geotechnical investigations, engineering analyses, and construction support for commercial, residential, industrial, and public works projects.

Role type

Staff or Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist

Builds

Geotechnical reports, technical memoranda, engineering recommendations, and subsurface exploration programs

Domain

Civil Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering / Construction

Required skills

Soil mechanics, subsurface investigation methods, field exploration, soil classification, geotechnical calculations, slope stability analysis, liquefaction evaluation, deep foundation design evaluation, laboratory testing coordination

Preferred skills

Geotechnical software proficiency, construction observation experience, professional licensure progress, familiarity with Bay Area geologic conditions

Technologies

Geotechnical software for slope stability, settlement, liquefaction, and foundation analyses

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate subsurface exploration programs including boring layouts; oversee drilling operations and provide field direction; classify soils and prepare detailed logs; perform field observations and construction support; conduct floor level surveys and site evaluations; review project plans and specifications; coordinate laboratory testing programs; perform geotechnical calculations and analyses; prepare geotechnical reports and engineering recommendations

Seniority

Staff or Senior Staff, hands-on IC