Lead Geotechnical Engineer

Description

The Oakland, California geo-engineering department needs an experienced Lead Geotechnical Engineer to lead the group's geotechnical practice.

You will direct work on dams, pipelines, tunnels, levees, bridges, refineries, and building structures, and work alongside many other engineering disciplines in the company.

You will supervise and train staff on investigations, analyses, reporting, and construction observation. Winning and keeping clients is a core part of the role.

The company is a Fortune 500 infrastructure consulting and professional services firm with fiscal year 2025 revenue of $16.1 billion. It works in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings, and employs over 50,000 planners, engineers, scientists, and project managers.

You will operate as a fully capable specialist, make independent calls on technical problems and methods, and speak for the company at conferences. You will settle major technical questions and plan and coordinate your own work. Supervision focuses on overall goals, critical issues, new concepts, and policy, and you will receive direction on unusual conditions and developments.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects, tracking scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop business with new and existing clients.
• Prepare engineering services proposals, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Prepare Project Work Plans and Health and Safety Plans.
• Give technical support to geotechnical projects.
• Oversee and write engineering reports and project documents.
• Review reports and documents written by junior staff.
• Make sure project deliverables meet quality standards.
• Mentor junior staff and guide their technical growth.
• Carry out Independent Technical Reviews.
• Keep project execution safe as a firm priority.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in science or arts plus 8 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and education.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• A valid U.S. driver's license and the ability to pass a motor vehicle records check under company policy.

Conditions

Preferred: a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with a master's or PhD in Civil Engineering strongly preferred.

Preferred: 10+ years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred: California GE registration.

Preferred: experience planning and directing geotechnical investigations.

Preferred: thorough knowledge of foundation engineering, covering shallow and deep foundations, earthwork, and slope stability.

Preferred: working knowledge of relevant building code provisions.

Preferred: experience on water resources projects.

Preferred: experience at refineries or other industrial sites.

Preferred: experience working with local permitting jurisdictions.

Preferred: OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER training.

Preferred: a valid driver's license.

Preferred: local travel may be required.

Relocation assistance is available.

Local client and site travel is required.

All new hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office as a condition of employment.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and applicant information is kept confidential under EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence.
• Voluntary benefits, perks, and flexible work options.
• Well-being resources and an employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs to build technical and leadership skills.