Senior Geotechnical Engineer

$140,600 - $140,700/Yr

Mott MacDonald - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - San Jose, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will lead geotechnical numerical modeling projects, focusing on data evaluation and engineering analysis. This role involves directing engineering activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and completing design analyses for various infrastructure projects. The engineer will also mentor junior staff and present findings to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead tasks for geotechnical numerical modeling projects involving data evaluation and engineering analysis.
• Scope and assist in the implementation of field programs related to data collection for numerical analysis.
• Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and governmental regulations.
• Complete design analyses for infrastructure projects including bridges, pavements, ports, water/wastewater, dams, tunnels, and other geo-structures.
• Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
• Conduct technical analyses/calculations including liquefaction evaluation, static and seismic slope stability, settlement, and deep and shallow foundation bearing capacity.
• Prepare numerical analysis reports and review structural and civil plans and specifications.
• Test soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
• Review the work of and mentor entry-level numerical modeling and analytical staff.
• Present results of geotechnical numerical analyses to engineers, client representatives, stakeholders, and expert peer review panels.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a directly related field.
• Four (4) years of experience as an Engineer with a geotechnical concentration in both design and field operations.
• Two (2) years of experience with geotechnical software including Plaxis, LS DYNA, GeoStudio packages, Slide, Ensoft packages, DEEPSOIL, or Flac.
• Two (2) years of experience in geotechnical and geological field investigation and data collection.
• Two (2) years of experience in geotechnical analyses of slope stability, liquefaction, or foundations.
• Possession of a Professional Engineer license.

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy that embraces well-being, flexibility, and trust.