Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer

Position Overview

GFT is seeking a Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer to join our Dams & Hydraulics team in California. This role follows a hybrid work model that requires regular attendance at one of our offices in Roseville, Oakland, Los Angeles, or Irvine, CA. Our Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics Team is renowned for its in-depth technical expertise on challenging geotechnical assignments including foundations; underground construction; earth structures such as dams, levees, and seepage evaluations; as well as comprehensive hazardous and stability analyses. In this role, you will provide technical input and oversight on large, complex projects ranging from dam and levee safety to seismic evaluation and slope stability, while also contributing to business development and team leadership for hydropower and linear infrastructure projects.

Location: Roseville, CA; Oakland, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Irvine, CA

Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibilities: Plan and determine scope, resources, schedule, and budget requirements for major and/or complex projects.
• Independently design and lead efforts to complete major projects.
• Manage and lead large projects with multi-disciplinary teams, subcontractors, and subconsultants.
• Apply extensive engineering knowledge to evaluate, select, and implement techniques and procedures.
• Perform construction support services including bid assistance, observation, contractor coordination, managing field changes, and project closeout.
• Review completed project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Conduct business development to build a robust book of business by generating leads and developing new markets and clients.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for project pursuit and capture.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while managing client expectations and assisting with risk evaluation.
• Manage and mentor technical staff to build a high-performing team and prepare them for future challenges.
• Develop new techniques and improve engineering processes.
• Lead project meetings and present aspects of engineering assignments.
• Represent the organization at conferences and in communications on broad engineering assignments.
• Assign tasks and direct junior consultants and technicians.
• Supervise technical staff and provide training on specialty software or proprietary applications.
• Assist senior management in implementing business programs and managing organizational initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Experience Required: 10 or more years of increasing responsibility in geotechnical engineering.
• Experience in project management on multi-disciplinary teams as well as business and client development.
• Professional Engineering license in California or in a state that provides comity with California.
• Expert-level knowledge of geotechnical engineering concepts, including foundation design, seismic hazard evaluation (design ground motions and liquefaction assessment), 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.
• Familiarity with specialized computer analysis programs (e.g., FLAC, GeoStudio, Mathcad).

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $125,000 - $155,000 per year, dependent upon experience and geographic location.
• Benefits: Hybrid work environment (in-person and remote), comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development support with access to internal/external training programs and professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.