Exponent · 3 days ago
Geotechnical Engineer/Associate (Ph.D. or M.S.)
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expExponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm dedicated to solving unique and urgent challenges for clients. The Geotechnical Engineer/Associate will be responsible for inspecting, analyzing, and evaluating geotechnical systems, as well as preparing repair and mitigation concepts.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Conducting field inspections and subsurface explorations
Performing geotechnical and civil engineering analyses
Assisting with peer review of the design and construction of geotechnical systems
Preparing conceptual designs for the repair/restoration of damaged geotechnical systems
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering specializing in Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited university or M.S. in Civil Engineering specializing in Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited university plus 5 years' experience
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and potential to develop successful client relations
Attention to detail, dedication to quality and accuracy, desire to work in a fast paced environment, and effective leadership skills
Ability to work independently or support multiple group projects and to interact with other engineers, administrative staff, and clients
Ability to gather information from a wide variety of sources (e.g., field investigations, document reviews, and interviews) and to synthesize and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and industry
Preferred
Degrees, experience or related coursework in Geology/Geological Engineering, Groundwater/Surface Water Hydrology or Structural Engineering a strong plus
Knowledge of geotechnical modeling software, graphing software, GIS, and imaging software a strong plus
Benefits
401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
Company
Exponent
With over 90 scientific and engineering disciplines, Exponent’s staff of approximately 900, located in 20 offices throughout the USA
1001-5000 employees
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