Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Department: Irvine-CA

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Irvine, CA

Compensation: $50,000 - $75,000 / year

Description

We are Leighton, a Verdantas company!

Leighton boasts a 62 year legacy providing innovative geotechnical, geologic, environmental, materials testing, and special inspection solutions to local municipalities, public agencies, and private clients across southern California.  The Leighton difference lies in our expertise, our passion, and, most importantly, our people. Together with Verdantas, we are committed to supporting our clients with sustainable, high-quality, value-added services. Be a part of building the next great comprehensive environmental, energy, water, and civil infrastructure consulting firm. Partner with your peers and leaders to make a lasting, positive impact on society through some unique projects affecting our clients and our communities. 

We are seeking a Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join our Irvine Team. This position is non-exempt.

Responsibilities

• Perform subsurface investigations for residential, commercial and public work projects
• Review and summarize laboratory test data and report writing
• Perform field investigations using hollowstem auger and CPT rigs
• Perform engineering analyses for foundation designs, slope stability, and seismic hazards
• Review grading and foundation plans for conformance
• Perform or supervise field technician work
• Prepare design requirements, technical reports, and proposals

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering
• Strong organization and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to pass a background check to be considered

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment  
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Medical  
• Dental  
• Vision  
• Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• 401(k) with Company Match  
• Paid Time Off + Holidays 

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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