Geotechnical Project Professional

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? 

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Project Professional to join our Costa Mesa, California office. This position is well-suited for an experienced geotechnical engineer who is interested in leading and delivering innovative and challenging projects involving civil infrastructure, water and wastewater facilities, transportation, buildings, earth-retaining systems, landfills, and other public- and private-sector developments.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, and technical professionals serve our clients worldwide. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee’s journey at Geosyntec is unique. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec's culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and we expect you to apply strong technical and project management experience to lead geotechnical assignments, manage client relationships, mentor staff, and help expand our practice through high-quality project delivery, proposals, and business development. 

Some of the key responsibilities may include: 

• Manage several moderate projects, major project tasks, or a major project, with responsibility for technical quality, scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality control, client satisfaction, and profitability.
• Develop and manage technical approaches, scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, staffing plans, proposals, contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Plan and oversee geotechnical site investigations, including field reconnaissance, drilling, sampling, in situ testing, laboratory testing, instrumentation, and construction observation.
• Perform, direct, and review geotechnical engineering analyses, including foundations, settlement, bearing capacity, slope stability, retaining systems, excavation support, seismic hazards, earthwork, pavement, seepage, and ground improvement.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, design memoranda, calculations, drawings, specifications, permit documents, construction documents, and client presentations.
• Oversee and manage fieldwork associated with construction quality assurance programs that involve geotechnical instrumentation, materials testing on soils and concrete, and inspection of construction activities to monitor progress and ensure conformance with design plans and specifications.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams; delegate assignments; supervise, mentor, and develop staff; and communicate project expectations, technical methods, schedules, and performance feedback.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, profitability, invoicing, subcontract management, contract compliance, accounts receivable, and work-in-progress management.
• Monitoring assigned contracts, subcontracts, change orders and other agreements; comply with agreed-to- requirements, gain client approval for initiated changes to terms and conditions;
• Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
• Develop and maintain client relationships; identify and pursue follow-on opportunities; lead or contribute to proposal efforts; support business development initiatives; and maintain regular communication with clients, regulators, subcontractors, and internal teams to identify and resolve project risks.
• Contribute to technical leadership through mentoring, professional development, implementation of advanced engineering practices, and participation in technical publications, presentations, and professional organizations.
• Perform site visits and fieldwork and drive personal, company, or rental vehicles to client, project, or office locations, as needed.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, geological engineering, or related engineering field. (required) 
• Master's degree in civil, geotechnical, or geological engineering or related field. (preferred) 
• Professional Engineer registration in at least one U.S. state. (required) 

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 7 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required) 
• Demonstrated experience managing geotechnical projects or major project tasks, including scope, budget, schedule, staffing, quality, and client communication. (required) 
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical investigation methods, engineering analyses, design practices, and applicable codes and standards. (required) 
• Proficiency with commonly used geotechnical analysis and design software, such as AutoCAD, Slope/W, Seep/W, Sigma/W, Slide 2D/3D, PLAXIS 2D/3D, LPILE, gINT, settlement, foundation, and seismic analysis tools. (required) 
• Excellent technical writing, proposal preparation, presentation, client service, leadership, and communication skills. (required) 
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, manage multiple assignments, exercise sound judgment, meet deadlines, and travel to project locations as needed. (required) 
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and annual refreshers. (preferred) 
• Health and Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required. 
• Willingness to perform periodic field work and overnight travel. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required) 

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $112,260/year / Maximum Salary: $145,940 /year (Costa Mesa, CA)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

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