What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff and Senior Staff Geologist position at LGC Geotechnical, Inc.?
LGC Geotechnical, Inc. is a geotechnical consulting firm providing professional services, from preliminary design through project completion, throughout Southern California. LGC Geotechnical is currently involved in some of Southern California’s most technically challenging and diverse projects including master-planned residential communities, industrial developments, municipal improvements, public facilities, and custom residential developments. Current projects involve providing recommendations for grading, landslide stabilization, liquefaction mitigation, groundwater control, soil improvement, shallow and deep foundation design, observation of deep excavations, and design of earth retaining structures. Project sites are typically located in Orange, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties.
About the Position
LGC Geotechnical, Inc. has an immediate opening for Staff and Senior Staff Geologists with a solid work ethic, organizational skills, and the capability of working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Requirements
Education: B.S. in Geology required. M.S. in Geology preferred. GIT preferred (or the ability to obtain within 1 year).
Entry level to 5 years plus of geotechnical consulting experience, including conducting subsurface evaluations, laboratory testing, analysis of field and laboratory test data, preliminary geotechnical analysis and design, construction observation and testing, drafting of geotechnical information.
- Strong computer skills in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, AutoCAD and Google Earth.
- Strong communication and report writing skills.
- Ability to work independently or in close coordination with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Ability to organize and adjust to changing priorities and assignments, strategically plan and coordinate multiple tasks in an efficient manner.
- Must have own vehicle, a valid driver’s license and willing to travel locally to job sites.
- Positive work attitude and a thirst to learn and achieve continuous improvement in a team environment.
Responsibilities
The Staff and Senior Staff Geologist will be expected to have strong analytical skills, technical knowledge of the principles of geology and field geologic mapping skills and experience.
Project tasks may include the following:
- Planning, scheduling, conducting and/or coordination of field and laboratory testing.
- Performing preliminary field geologic mapping, sampling and logging of exploratory borings and trenches, preparation of geologic maps and cross-sections, and drafting for geotechnical projects.
- Preparation of proposals, report writing, reviewing drawings, geotechnical reports, calculations and maps.
- Performing grading and construction observation and testing.
We offer competitive benefits and salaries and an excellent work environment. Our benefits package includes employee health insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, 401k, vehicle and mileage compensation, and educational reimbursements. Group rates are also available for family health insurance, dental and vision insurance. Salary determination is based on experience.
Please apply on our website at https://www.lgcgeotechnical.com/careers