Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer to join our Dams & Hydraulics team in California! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at Roseville, Oakland, Los Angeles, or Irvine, CA.

Our specialists have the in-depth knowledge to excel on the most challenging geotechnical assignments. We provide innovative solutions for foundations; underground construction; earth structures, including dams and levees; groundwater resources; and marginal building sites. Our geotechnical engineers and geologists also specialize in landslides, sinkholes, mine subsidence, seepage, expansive soils, and seismic activity. We have completed more than 1,000 subsurface and geophysical projects across the U.S.

- from small-scale projects to large, complex dams, highways, bridges, and underground structures.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical input and oversight on large, complex projects. Expertise is required in dam and levee safety; foundation design; seismic evaluation, including determination of design ground motions and evaluation of liquefaction and associated hazards; evaluation of slope stability; and development of recommendations for linear infrastructure projects. This position also includes general geotechnical engineering on hydropower facilities including penstocks, diversion dams, pipelines, headworks, gate structures, canals, flumes, levees, and siphons.

Geotechnical analysis for remediation of landslides and geologic hazards is also required.

• Plans and determines scope, resources, schedule, and budget requirements for major and/or complex projects
• Independently designs and/or leads the charge to complete major projects
• Manages and leads major or multiple large projects with multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors and/or subconsultants
• Independently applies extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to evaluate, select, and apply techniques, procedures, and analyses
• Performs construction support services, including assisting client with bid activities, performs construction observation, interacts and coordinates with contractors/inspectors/agencies, manages field changes, and closes out projects
• Reviews completed project documents for conformity and quality assurance
• Conducts business development to build a book of business. Generates leads, pursues new opportunities, and develops new markets/clients.
• Works with multi-disciplinary teams for project pursuit and capture.
• Builds and maintains client relationships, works to identify and understand client needs, and manages client expectations. Assists clients with risk evaluation and asset management.
• Manages technical staff to build a high performing team that delivers an exceptional work product. Mentors the team in preparation for future challenges.
• Develops new techniques and/or improved processes
• Leads project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments
• Represents the organization in communications and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments
• Assigns tasks to and directs junior consultants and technicians
• Supervises one or more technical staff
• Trains staff on use of specialty software or proprietary applications
• Assists senior management in implementing business programs, and may manage organizational programs under the direction of senior management

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• 10 or more years of increasing responsibility and experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Experience in project management on multi-disciplinary teams, and business and client development
• Professional Engineering license in California, or a state that provides comity with California.
• Expert-level knowledge of geotechnical engineering concepts, theories and practices as applied to foundation design, seismic hazard evaluation including determination of design ground motions and evaluation of liquefaction and associated hazards, and slope stability and seepage analysis.
• Proficient in the review and preparation of reports, plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS Office, and similar computer programs.
• Knowledge of specialized computer analysis programs (e.g., FLAC, Geo Studio, Mathcad, etc.)

• Master of Science Degree preferred.
• Geotechnical Engineering license in California.
• Knowledge of landslide stabilization.

The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $155,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet…