Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Join VerdantasWelcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?Project Level Civil/Geotechnical EngineerWe are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Level Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing practice. This position is hybrid and can be local to one of our offices in San Diego, Temecula, or Palm Desert. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage projects or be assigned to major projects to perform geotechnical related tasks under the supervision of Senior Project Manager.The Land Services practice group delivers integrated environmental, geotechnical, and early-stage land development support across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Diego counties. Our team partners with public agencies, private developers, and utility clients to move land-based projects from concept through due diligence, permitting, and early design.What You'll Do:Manage geotechnical investigations for major development/construction projectsSupervise and mentor staff engineers and techniciansFamiliar with Caltrans Standard SpecificationsTrain staff in basic engineering procedures and techniquesPrepare and present proposals, scopes of work and budgets for new projectsPrepare and/or review technical reportsInterpret laboratory test data for use in engineering analysesSupervise engineering analyses for foundation design, slope stability and seismic hazardsReview grading and foundation plans for conformance with recommendationsDevelop and maintain an active client baseWhat You'll Bring:Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or engineering geology7+ years of experience in managing geotechnical aspects of land development and construction projectsCalifornia Registered Civil Engineer (RCE/PE)Geotechnical Engineer (GE) is preferredStrong organization and written/oral communication skillsExcellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, stakeholders, and industry peersSalary Range:At Verdantas, we offer comprehensive benefits packages for our employees. Actual salary is based on the circumstances of each position and candidate, such as geographic location, skills, and certifications. We recognize and reward exceptional performance and strive to ensure fair compensation across all roles and departments within the company. The minimum salary for this position is $125,000 (negotiable based on the criteria presented above).Benefits:Flexible Work EnvironmentPaid Parental LeaveMedicalDentalVisionLife and AD&D InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term Disability401(k) with Company MatchPaid Time Off + HolidaysVerdantas 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. Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet