Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Published Job TitleSenior Geotechnical Engineer
LocationSCST-San Diego, CA-W5173
External Description

Who You Are

Atlas Technical Consultants is seeking an innovative and passionate Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our San Diego, Los Angeles, or Riverside, CA team! 

 

Who We Are

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii.

 

Meet our Geotech Team

The Geotechnical Engineering division at Atlas informs some of the most transformative infrastructure and environmental projects of the 21st century.

We are a team of deeply experienced professionals who are laser focused on providing an unparalleled level of sector-specific technical assistance to clients across public and private domains.

Atlas promotes a collaborative work environment for professionals of all backgrounds to develop into industry leaders, while offering a range of competitive compensation and benefits.

 

Where Ingenuity Meets Climate Action

Gain the exposure and resources you need to engineer sophisticated solutions that leave lasting social impact. Use leading-edge technology to design efficient infrastructure and combat climate change.

 

A World-Class Culture of Inclusivity

Join for the flexible work arrangements, abundant advancement opportunities, and healthy work-life balance. Stay for our embodiment of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

 

Job Responsibilities

• Project, resource, and staff management and technical guidance on Geotechnical Engineering aspects of a wide range of projects in public and private sectors ensuring conformance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Lead geotechnical design, investigation, and analysis for buildings and infrastructure projects, including residential/commercial buildings, bridges, highways, railways, airports, pipelines, and levees/basins.
• Direct and supervise subsurface explorations, laboratory testing, geotechnical data interpretation, and geotechnical instrumentation monitoring programs to ensure a high-quality, timely, and within-budget delivery of the projects.
• Supervise and lead geotechnical design and analysis for shallow and deep foundations, earthworks recommendations, slope stability and seepage analyses, lateral earth pressure calculations, and other pertinent analyses in support of a wide range of projects in public and private sectors, with an emphasis on large-scale transportation projects.
• Supervise and lead geotechnical support during construction of geotechnical elements, including shallow foundation, drilled shaft, pile driving, grading, utility trenching, and other earthwork operations.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and governmental personnel, ensuring that all geotechnical concerns are addressed comprehensively.
• Mentor and train junior Geotechnical Engineers and foster their professional development.
• Play an active role in professional associations and contribute to the state-of-practice and research of Geotechnical Engineering through technical presentations and publications.

Compensation:

$120K - $160K Annual Salary

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

 

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

Requirements

 Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering practice with an emphasis on geotechnical design and analysis, geotechnical field investigation, and construction supervision.
• The successful candidate should be a licensed Professional Engineer and Geotechnical Engineer in the state of California.
• Local experience and familiarity with the local engineering practice required.

Technical Requirements: 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working
• Extensive geotechnical background including a strong fundamental knowledge of principles of Geotechnical Engineering, soil and rock mechanics, earthquake engineering, pavement engineering, and groundwater hydrology.
• Experience in construction oversight for foundation construction and earthwork observation required.
• Experience with geotechnical software including slope stability packages (Slide, Slope/W), pile modeling tools (L-Pile, Shaft, All Pile), Finite Element Modeling (Plaxis, Midas GTS NX), site response software (Shake, DeepSoil) preferred.
• Familiarity with Caltrans and AASHTO standards, guidelines, and deliverables is required.
• Experience in construction oversight for foundation construction and earthwork observation is required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale transportation projects and manage teams of geologists and Geotechnical Engineers.

Other Miscellaneous Qualities: 

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• Must be able to pass a background check for clearance to work on US Department of Defense military bases

 

 

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