Principal Geotechnical Engineer

About Paragon Professional Services

Paragon offers a wide range of environmental investigation, consulting, compliance, and remediation services as well as IT solutions, Facility O&M, Materiel Support, Supply and Security to both private- and public-sector clients throughout Alaska and the Continental U.S. Paragon’s experienced professional staff is dedicated to producing high-quality documentation and providing safe field execution to support its clients’ projects in line with local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.

 

About this position: Principal Geotechnical Engineer – Folsom, CA

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

 

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

·         Provide leadership, supervision, and technical direction for geotechnical engineering staff and subcontractors on multiple concurrent projects.

·         Develop and manage project scope, schedule, and budgets; ensure timely and high-quality delivery of geotechnical analyses, reports, and designs.

·         Oversee and review technical work related to subsurface investigations, laboratory testing, foundation design (deep and shallow), settlement, seepage, and slope stability analyses.

·         Direct and review risk assessments, dam and levee inspections, and risk communication documentation for civil and environmental infrastructure.

·         Serve as the senior reviewer for geotechnical reports, design packages, and construction support documents.

·         Coordinate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure project compliance with technical and contractual requirements.

·         Lead the development of engineering standards, design practices, and quality assurance processes.

·         Support business development by identifying new opportunities, preparing technical proposals, and participating in client presentations.

·         Implement project management systems, monitor performance metrics, and mentor technical staff in best practices and quality management.

·         Provide oversight of subcontractor and consultant performance and participate in procurement processes, including bid evaluations and contract negotiations.

·         Promote a culture of safety, quality, and collaboration across project teams.

·         Occasional travel to project sites, client offices, and company meetings will be required.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering preferred.

·         Minimum of 10+ years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience, including analysis, design, and construction support for major infrastructure projects.

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