Engineer

Groundworks is seeking a talented Engineer join our tribe in California! PE's preferred, EIT's welcome to apply!

Groundworks strives to provide a World Class Customer Experience to our consumers. The Engineer is a contributing member of the Engineering Team by supporting the Administrative, Production, and Sales Teams of Groundworks through helping drive revenue, reduce costs, and improve quality through our aligned culture. 

Job Responsibilities 

•  Engineering review, oversight, and production of permit submission packages

• Collaborate with other engineers and drafting team to organize, prepare, and review permit submission packages

• Interact with Certified Field Inspectors for development of work scope

• Perform site visits to local projects for Engineering Evaluation of structures for the more difficult and complex and commercial projects with preparation of limited reports and repair designs as needed

• Interact with Production Crews for resolution of construction issues due to unforeseen site condition, confirm as-built documentation for successful documentation.

• Interpret regional or local building code requirements

• Communicate with building and municipal officials regarding ongoing and completed projects

• Complete continuing education for maintaining professional licensing

• Develop and deliver training presentations to Admin, Production, and Sales teams as necessary, in person and/or remotely

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications 

• PE or EIT in CA Required, SE Desirable:

  • PE: 5+ years' experience in structural or geotechnical design for commercial, residential and mixed-use projects

  • EIT: must be on track to earn PE within 1 year

• Preferred location: Fairfield, CA area

• BS Engineering, MS Preferred

• Computer skills (advanced) Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat (or equivalent)

• Meeting and group facilitation

• Statistical analysis of incident data

• Design and detailing competence with wood, concrete, and steel structures

• Solid working knowledge of building codes, gravity, and lateral systems desirable

• Construction observation experience a plus

• Experience with preparation and interpretation of detailed engineering studies and analysis reports

• Excellent communication, organization, multi-tasking, and strong team skills a must

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet project schedules and maintain quality standards

• Must be able to lift 20 to 30 pounds infrequently

• Occasionally enter crawl spaces or otherwise tight spaces for inspection purposes

• Valid Driver’s License

Work Environment

• Full-time

• Travel is typically limited to your region, however this position could require 15% or more of overnight travel (company vehicle provided)

• Hybrid working schedule with 3+ days in office each week

What we provide for our employees 

• Competitive base compensation ($120,000-$150,000+ for PE's) with lucrative bonus potential 

• Equity ownership in the nation’s largest and fastest growing foundation repair and water management company

• The best-in-class training programs

• Advanced leadership training opportunities

• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Optical, Long/Short Term Disability, Life insurance, 401(k) with a company match after applicable waiting periods

• Paid time off including 6 holidays after applicable waiting period

Groundworks® is the leading provider of Foundation Repair, Crawl Space Encapsulation, Basement Waterproofing, and Concrete Lifting & Stabilization.   

With locations across the USA and Canada, Groundworks is the leading foundation solutions and water management company in North America! Recognized as a Top Workplaces USA™ company and offering employee ownership for everyone, we're building something that just can't be replicated. And we're on a mission to change an industry like never before!   

We're unique here at Groundworks. We are all connected through the same vision, mission, and values, and we are stronger together. We're proud to be the Groundworks Tribe!  

Our highly trained teams have decades of experience delivering innovative solutions, unmatched quality, and industry-leading warranties, helping homeowners everywhere protect and repair their most valuable asset – their home.    

When customers choose a local Groundworks company, they can feel confident they’re hiring the trusted local experts who will ensure the job’s done right.  

When you choose Groundworks, you'll join thousands of Tribemates who are making history.