Career Opportunity

Geotechnical Engineer

GLA is a multi-disciplinary civil and environmental consulting firm with more than 300 professionals in 28 offices in the United States and an office in Peru. We are seeking a full-time ambitious and skilled Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join the team in our Bay Area (San Jose, CA) offices.

 

The ideal candidate will:

  • Work under the supervision of a State of California registered geotechnical engineer
  • Perform and develop scopes for field and office tasks (technical and non-technical) and independent analysis
  • Safely conduct and/or oversee field exploration, sampling, inspection, analysis and technical support
  • Coordinate tasks and various size projects with staff
  • Prepare designs, reports and calculations on complex projects for review

We are looking for someone with the ability to provide quality technical support on commercial, municipal, transportation, energy and water projects. Field experience is preferred. Strong analytical skills are required in areas including:

  • Soil and rock classification
  • Slope stability analysis
  • Earth retention systems
  • Laboratory soil test procedures
  • Shallow and deep foundation design
  • Materials testing and engineering
  • Soil improvement techniques
  • Pavement design

Knowledge of infrastructure, drilling operations, and heavy civil project design and construction are preferred.

Office Location: San Jose, California

Requisition Number: 1049

Closing Date: April 30, 2025

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years of Geotechnical Engineering field experience, such as logging of borings, test pits, mapping, slope monitoring
  • B.S. in Civil Engineering/Geotechnical Engineering
  • Knowledge of infrastructure, drilling operations, and heavy civil project design
  • Geotechnical and materials testing and inspection experience a plus
  • Must have a positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks
  • Laboratory soils testing experience
  • Ability to work independently or with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient knowledge of MS Office, Including Word, Excel, and Power Point preferred
  • Drafting experience a plus (CADD, Adobe Illustrator, gINT, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of geotechnical software and analysis programs
  • Position will require the candidate to adhere to work assignments/schedules, be self-motivated, organized, and have a keen sense of detail
  • Candidate must be willing to work in addition to a standard 40-hour work week when needed, including out-of-town assignments on occasion

Preferred Qualifications:

  • California experience
  • OSHA 40-hour training
  • EIT

Candidate Must:

  • Be eligible to work in the United States
  • Possess a valid driver’s license
  • Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen

Pay range:$75,000 to $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Benefits: GLA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and 401(k) retirement plan and profit sharing. Click here to learn more.

GLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants who are unable to apply online may submit their resume and cover letter by mail to:  Human Resources, Geo-Logic Associates, 2777 East Guasti Road, Suite 1 Ontario, CA 91761. (Resumes submitted through postal mail must indicate reference requisition #1049 on the front of the mailing envelope).

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Applicants who are unable to apply online may submit their resume and cover letter by mail to: Human Resources, Geo-Logic Associates, 2777 East Guasti Road, Suite 1 Ontario, CA 91761. (Resumes submitted through postal mail must indicate the appropriate requisition number on the front of the mailing envelope).