ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

Job Description
ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

The client is seeking a full-time, onsite Engineering Geologist for interviewhelp.io, with one open position available. The role is based in Los Gatos, CA, Ventura, CA, or Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Geotechnical Engineering, or a Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering. Key responsibilities include conducting field investigations, performing engineering analyses, preparing technical reports, and providing construction observation and testing. Experience with limit equilibrium slope stability analysis, numerical modeling, surveying, drone piloting, photogrammetry, and CAD is desirable but not required. The candidate should possess excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic. The job offers cash and/or equity compensation.

Job Overview:

The client is seeking a staff level engineer with either a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and an emphasis on Geotechnical Engineering, or a Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering. The successful candidate should have excellent technical and communication skills, have a positive attitude, be hard working and have the ability to drive to and conduct field investigations at project sites. Responsibilities could include exploratory drilling and sampling, engineering analyses, surveying, preparing technical reports, and providing construction observation and testing. Experience with limit equilibrium slope stability analysis, numerical modeling, surveying, drone piloting and photogrammetry, and CAD are desirable, though not required.

Location: Los Gatos, CA / Ventura, CA / Los Angeles, CA

Duration: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct field investigations, including exploratory drilling, soil sampling, and geotechnical surveys at project sites.
• Perform engineering analyses, including limit equilibrium slope stability analysis and numerical modeling.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, documenting findings, analyses, and recommendations.
• Provide construction observation and testing to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Utilize surveying equipment, CAD software, and other tools to support engineering projects.
• Assist with drone piloting and photogrammetry for site assessments (if applicable).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate geotechnical findings into overall project designs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Geotechnical Engineering, or a Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to perform fieldwork, including driving to and conducting site investigations.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and adapt.
• Experience with limit equilibrium slope stability analysis, numerical modeling, surveying, drone piloting and photogrammetry, and CAD is desirable, but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Skill Set
Geotechnical engineering knowledge, field investigation skills, engineering analyses, techical report writing, construction observation, cad software, drone piloting, phogrammetry, comunication, work ethic