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Senior Geologist

Shelby American, Inc.
Newport, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

Description

Position Summary : As an ENGEO Senior Geologist your work is crucial in keeping communities safe! Working alongside talented peers and technical leaders, you will perform detailed technical analysis of earth material and assess geological hazards on a wide variety of challenging and world-renowned projects. In addition, you will mentor staff, foster client relationships, and represent ENGEO as a technical leader on site and in meetings.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a wide variety of challenging projects.
  • Characterize and evaluate soil, rock, groundwater and other natural conditions prior to major construction projects.
  • Identify and develop mitigation measures for potential geological hazards affecting life, land, and property.
  • Consult geological maps and historic stereoscopic aerial photographs for site characterization and detailed geologic mapping.
  • Monitor development areas and characterize and evaluate geological conditions to ensure that existing and proposed structures are stable in the short and long term.
  • Perform geologic observations, approvals, and detailed geologic mapping during mass grading.
  • Plan and conduct detailed field explorations involving field mapping, drilling, test pits, trenches and collection and characterization of soil and bedrock samples.
  • Design corrective grading plans for geological and geotechnical hazard mitigation.
  • Communicate and collaborate with clients, and subcontractors.
  • Supervise field investigations and visit new and existing project sites.
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary staff, including other engineering geologists, geotechnical engineers, consultants and field representatives.
  • Train and mentor new staff on geologic mapping, field investigation, characterization and analytical techniques.
  • Perform well-defined field, analytical, and project administrative responsibilities as required.
  • Build geologic models, interpret subsurface stratigraphy, and draw cross sections to analyze slope stability.
  • Write technical documents summarizing field work, findings, and recommendations to mitigate the geological and geotechnical hazards identified in the field.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience
  • Technical knowledge of the San Diego / Southern California region
  • Bachelor’s in Geology (minimum requirement)
  • Master's degree in Geology or Engineering Geology (preferred)
  • Licensed in California as a Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG; preferred) or Professional Geologist (PG). If licensed in another state, must be able to become licensed in California within 6 months.
  • Experienced in application of technical guidance documents such as SP-117A, CGS Note 48 and the Alquist-Priolo Act
  • Experience mentoring staff
  • Must be able to legally work within the United States and have a clean driving record.
  • Must own / have access to a vehicle that can drive onto job sites.
  • Our Ideal Candidate

  • Can-do attitude and high attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Efficient with time and is an innovative problem-solver
  • Experience in both design and construction geological services
  • Proven track record in delegating tasks
  • Ability to generate new work from existing and new clients
  • Adapts to rapidly changing project needs and deadlines
  • Dedicated to exceptional customer service
  • Benefit Highlights

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401k and employer matching
  • 4 Medical plans to choose from
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Vacation, Holiday, and Personal PTO
  • Vehicle allowance
  • ABOUT ENGEO

    Who We Are

    ENGEO strives to create a positive, family-oriented, and innovative environment, where employees are engaged and excellence-driven. As an ENGEO team member, you will have access to mentorships, international opportunities, fun social events, and generous benefit packages. Here, you’ll receive exposure to a wide variety of projects, help to serve those around you, and drive business success.

    What We Do

    Founded in 1971, ENGEO is an employee-owned firm of approximately 400 geotechnical and civil engineers, geologists, hydrologists, water resources engineers, environmental scientists, and construction-phase field representatives. ENGEO serves a diverse range of clients and projects and has offices located throughout California, Nevada, Washington, Guam, New Zealand, and Australia.

    We appreciate your interest in ENGEO.

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