Geotechnical Engineer 1

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Denver, CO, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer 1 to join our San Ramon, CA team! Come join us!

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs geotechnical investigations and support activities including, but not limited to site reconnaissance, exploration monitoring via drilling and test pits, soil/rock classification, sample logging, infiltration testing, groundwater monitoring, other site testing, subgrade inspections during project construction, and construction earthwork activity oversight.
• Assist project managers and Geotechnical Engineers 2, 3, and 4 with various aspects of report preparation, basic engineering calculations, and design recommendations.
• Arranges site investigations to identify potential geotechnical challenges that may affect engineering design recommendations by gathering data on soil and rock conditions, including properties such as composition, strength, permeability, and stability.
• Assists in establishing and implementing standard geotechnical analysis and testing processes that help evaluate the properties, capacity, and behavior of subsurface soil, bedrock, and groundwater conditions.
• Coordinates assessments regarding the geotechnical aspects of construction projects and assists with the development of design recommendations to help ensure the stability, safety, and durability of structural foundations.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelors degree required Civil Engineer.
• 2 years of professional experience in geotechnical field preferred.
• EIT or PE desired, but not required.

Other miscellaneous qualities:

• Ability to travel, if project requires.
• Ability to lift 70lbs repeatedly.

Compensation:

$38.46 - $43.27 hourly

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are:

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values:

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.
Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

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