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Senior Project Geologist
Los Angeles and Irvine, California

Geocon has an opportunity in our Burbank and Irvine offices for a highly motivated individual seeking a senior project-level position to manage geotechnical and engineering geology projects throughout the Los Angeles and Southern California regions. We have a wide variety of public and private sector projects that range from fault hazard and slope stability investigations to tunnel instrumentation. The ideal candidate will have experience characterizing, evaluating, and solving complex geotechnical and engineering geology problems, designing and managing multiple project phases, and overseeing subcontractors and other field personnel. Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, willingness to learn, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative.

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Job Description:

  • Review existing project data and requirements.
  • Prepare proposals, budgets, schedules, and reports needed to achieve project goals.
  • Conduct investigations to characterize and evaluate geologic & geotechnical conditions, and to identify geologic factors that could impact the design, construction, and/or long-term performance of engineered structures.
  • Install, maintain and monitor geotechnical instrumentation.
  • Perform client coordination and provide clear client communication
  • Attend client meetings, as needed.

Experience/Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Geology
  • Professional Registration, PG required, (CEG preferred)
  • Minimum 7 years of experience.
  • Proficient in geologic field mapping, trench and downhole logging, and geotechnical logging and sampling.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be detail-oriented with strong organization and multi-tasking skills
  • Valid California drivers’ license, current DMV printout, and vehicle for use to travel to various sites
  • Must be a good physical condition, able to lift 40 lbs.

 

This is an immediate opening in our Burbank and Irvine offices. For immediate consideration please submit resume to kasman@geoconinc.com

An Affirmative Action Participant EOE.

Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience, pay range $38-$64.

Senior Project Engineer
Irvine, California

Established in 1971, GEOCON is a dynamic Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Services, Engineering Geology, and Materials Testing Construction Inspection firm with 9 offices throughout Northern and Southern California. GEOCON is ranked on ENR’s TOP 500 Design Firms year after year. We work on a variety of projects including high-density housing, new and innovative school campuses, science/commercial buildings, infill, mid- to high-rise structures, parking structures and major capital improvement projects which help maintain public infrastructure.

Recommended Experience/Requirements:

  • Five or more years of experience of geotechnical engineering project management
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering
  • Preferred Licensed as a California Professional Engineer (PE) and on track for Geotechnical Engineer (GE) License
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Essential Functions:

  • Lead and manage projects, including delegating tasks to available staff resources
  • Perform technical review of non-complex geotechnical reports, addenda letters, and proposals
  • Perform geotechnical engineering analyses including vertical/lateral capacity of shallow and deep foundations, settlement analyses, liquefaction analyses, slope stability analyses, retaining wall recommendations, grading evaluation (knowledge of ground motion evaluations is a plus)
  • Provide geotechnical recommendations for the design of private and public projects
  • Oversee construction geotechnical services on a project by project basis
  • Generate new work from existing and new clients a plus
  • Demonstrate good judgment and maturity; knows when to apply professional judgment without supervision

Physical Demands: This job is primarily in a professional office environment, but given the nature of our work, there will be occasions when field time is necessary. Requires the ability to lift 20-pound samples or equipment.

Expected Hours of Work: Generally Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm; hybrid schedule of in‑office and work from home.

Compensation Range: Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience, pay range $50-$60/ hour ($104,000 to $124,800 annually)

Contact: For immediate consideration please email your resume to Jelisa Adams, Vice President/ Senior Engineer, jelisa@geoconinc.com

Benefits: Competitive compensation, expense/mileage reimbursement, 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options, company-provided life and disability insurance coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, training and development opportunities, company picnics, holiday parties, and a friendly working environment.

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