Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Company Profile

Miller Pacific provides services in the geosciences by drawing on our professional expertise in Geology, Civil and Geotechnical Engineering. As an employee-owned firm founded in 1989, we focus on providing a variety of public and private clients with services that include geologic hazard evaluations, geotechnical exploration and testing, instrumentation and monitoring, geo-civil design of retaining structures and landslide repairs, construction monitoring and materials testing. We are based in the northern San Francisco Bay Area and operate with a technical staff of about 25 Engineers, Geologists and Technicians. We strive to provide quality services to our clients and grow our business, while also focusing on facilitating a healthy work-life balance for our staff and supporting them in their personal and professional development. We are seeking exceptional, experienced Engineers to collaborate in achieving these goals.      

Job Description

As a Senior Engineer, you will manage a variety of geotechnical projects of moderate complexity and work on more complex projects under the supervision of the Principal and Associate Engineers. The preferred candidate will primarily manage projects in the Marin or Napa County areas for both public and private clients and be responsible for all phases of work from proposal preparation to project closeout, either independently or in collaboration with other Senior/Associate level personnel. This position could be based in our Novato, Petaluma, or Napa offices. Job responsibilities typically include:

• Preparation of proposals, budget estimates, project schedules, project highlights, and Statements of Qualifications (SOQ);
• Design and execution of subsurface data collection, laboratory testing, and geotechnical instrumentation/monitoring ;
• Performance of geotechnical analyses for seismic design, liquefaction/lateral spreading, slope stability, settlement, and other relevant hazards;
• Development of conceptual feasible options for mitigation of unique geologic hazards including seismic shaking, liquefaction, slope instability, expansive soils, and others;
• Development of geotechnical criteria and recommendations for seismic design, site grading/earthwork, foundation design, retaining wall design, subsurface drainage, and other geotechnical project components;
• Geotechnical review of Civil, Structural, and other relevant project plans;
• Supervision of geotechnical observation and testing activities during construction;
• Response to peer-review comments, RFI’s, and other requests for geotechnical consultation with clients, design professionals, and third-party reviewers and regulators;
• Preparation of technical reports, supporting graphics, and other project documentation, including feasibility- and design-level geotechnical studies and data reports, plan review letters, observation and testing summary letters, scope/budget addenda, and others;
• Supervision, mentorship, and review of work product by Project and Staff-level personnel;
• Collaboration with other Senior to Principal level personnel to update, refine, and improve Company policies, procedures, workflows, and culture.

Key Skills and Abilities

• Professional, friendly demeanor and exceptional written and verbal communication skills in the office and on the jobsite;
• Strong work ethic, sense of ownership and pride, and attention to details;
• Strong sense of personal expertise limits, geotechnical consultant role limitations, and attention to loss prevention and liability considerations;
• Familiarity with common professional services contract terms and language;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD, and other common software;
• Organized work approach with the ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on client needs and project schedules;
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to jobsites throughout the greater Bay Area as needed;
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally;
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods on rough or uneven terrain;
• Ability to adhere to all Company, OSHA, and jobsite policies regarding personnel health and safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• Holds a BS Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent;
• Holds a valid Geotechnical Engineering (GE) license in the state of California;
• Minimum of 8-years’ work experience in an increasingly responsible role, including at least 3 years of geotechnical project management;
• Familiar with common design codes and standards, including the California Building Code (CBC), ASCE, ACI, AASHTO, and Caltrans;
• Experienced and proficient at relevant geotechnical analyses using common software (Rocscience, Cliq, L-PILE, Shoring Suite, RetainPro, etc.) for geologic hazards and deep foundation design);
• Experienced and proficient with design of retaining structures and rehabilitation systems, including soldier-pile, reinforced concrete, shotcrete, soil nails, and tiebacks;
• Organized work approach with the ability to adapt and adjust as required to support the projects current needs;
• Maintains valid driver’s license and a vehicle to perform site visits and occasionally transport supplies/equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with (highly variable) geologic and geotechnical conditions in the Bay Area;
• Previous project management and geotechnical consulting experience with municipal to County and State-level public agencies, including utility districts and public works clients;
• Previous experience with geotechnical consultation and design on in-situ roadway recycling and rehabilitation projects;
• Familiarity with DSA/CGS requirements for public school projects;
• Active participation in relevant professional or civic organizations.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary (negotiable within specified range, depending on experience);
• Annual bonus opportunities;
• 3% 401(K) contribution (no matching required);
• 5% contribution to Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP);
• Generous holiday and paid time off plan – 8 paid holidays and accrued paid time off starting at 14-days and increasing to 20-days with years of service;
• Health, dental, life and vision insurance;
• Short- and long-term disability insurance;
• Vehicle mileage and site use reimbursement;
• Tool, equipment, and work boot reimbursement;
• Company-sponsored training and certifications.