Geotechnical Staff Engineer (Salinas) at EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC – Salinas, California

Earth Systems: Your Trusted Partner in Geotechnical Excellence

With a rich history of providing a full spectrum of geotechnical, geology, environmental consulting, materials testing, and special inspection services since 1969, Earth Systems is deeply rooted within our communities. Our foundation is our people. We embrace our diverse staff of highly skilled professionals who have a wide range of backgrounds, experience, and talents. At each of our 10 offices throughout California, we foster a collaborative teamwork environment and empower our team with the freedom to steer their projects and career paths.

"I enjoy working with experienced engineers and geologists, gaining valuable knowledge while providing solutions. I take satisfaction seeing our projects come to life in my community and those surrounding." -Antonio, Staff Engineer

Step into a position where your passion and expertise can thrive and see why our average employee tenure is over 11 years!

Earth Systems is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer in our Salinas, CA office.

Are you looking for interesting, challenging, and meaningful work with a desire to be part of a strong team of geologists and engineers? As a Geotechnical Staff Engineer, you will organize and carry out the field, laboratory, and technical work for a variety of projects. The Geotechnical Staff Engineer collaborates with a talented group of professionals and enjoys a wide variety of interesting assignments that make a real impact on our surrounding communities.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, with a Geotechnical Engineering concentration required.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Engineer-in-training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Ability and desire to obtain professional registration in California.
• Valid driver’s license.

Required Experience:

• 0 – 5 years of experience preferably with a geotechnical consulting firm
• Experience with technical software.
• Experience with technical writing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and participate in exploration programs and determine appropriate laboratory testing plan.
• Fieldwork related to soils engineering and construction, including compaction testing of soils, aggregates, and asphalt.
• Observation of grading activities and foundation construction.
• Provide bearing capacity, earth pressures, and pavement recommendations.
• Provide analysis of and design recommendations for shallow and deep foundations.
• Provide analysis of and design parameters for temporary and permanent earth retention.
• Provide grading and ground modification recommendations
• Research applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for projects.
• Monitor phases on construction projects and prepare progress reports.
• Assist with reports and project submissions on geotechnical aspects of project.
• Demonstrate the company’s safety behaviors by following safety protocols and promoting a safety culture among team members.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to read and properly interpret project plans.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and analyses and understand validity of findings.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations pertinent to Geotechnical Engineering.
• Knowledge of testing and inspection of construction materials, standards, and codes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
• Ability to complete tasks with accuracy and with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work with integrity, trust and commitment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely; both orally and in writing.
• Understands AutoCAD and other design software.
• Understands terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in technical reports and project preparation.
• Able to receive and execute the direction of Project Engineers and/or Managers.

Availability to commute/relocate:

• Reliably commute or plan to relocate prior to starting work (Required)

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Bundled Medical/Vision/Dental Plan options (including a 100% Employer Paid plan option & up to 50% dependent paid)
• Employer sponsored life and AD&D coverage
• Employer sponsored long-term disability insurance
• Generous PTO
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• License/continuing education reimbursement

Join us at Earth Systems and be a part of a team that values excellence in geotechnical engineering!

The expected pay range for this position is $28-43 per hour. Exact rate is dependent on several factors such as experience, skills, education/license/certifications, and geographic location.

Employment conditioned upon the satisfactory completion of a background check, review of Motor Vehicle Records, drug screening, and a medical evaluation appropriate to the position.

Earth Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer under Section 503 and VEVRAA.

Earth Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.