Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer

Department: Geotechnical

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Roseville, CA

Compensation: $126,500 - $158,100 / year

Description

Wood Rodgers, a leading engineering consulting firm, is hiring a Principal Engineer to join our Geotechnical Department. In this role, you’ll work on a wide range of projects including water resource projects (dams, levees, canals, pump stations, pipes), landslides, commercial, industrial, transportation, and public works.

This is a Senior Associate, salary, exempt position.

A day in the life as a Wood Rodgers' Principal Engineer

• Develop and maintain internal and external client relationships, including project and non-project related face‑to‑face meetings.
• Prepare scope and fee estimates in response to requests for proposals.
• Develop and execute services and analyses indicated in project scopes.
• Perform engineering analysis using company and industry methodologies and standards.
• Provide work direction and training for engineering staff in exploration, sampling, laboratory testing, analysis, and report writing.
• Plan and execute field investigation programs.
• Prepare geotechnical documents, including reports and technical memorandums.
• Review PS&E packages for compliance with the project's geotechnical report requirements.

A note on salary pay ranges

The range does not reflect geographic variations and may fluctuate above or below the stated amount. Offers will be based on several factors, including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, training, and location.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor in Engineering (BS) in Civil Engineering/Geology.
• Master’s degree (MS) in Geotechnical Engineering/Geology (preferred).
• Professional Engineer in California (PE required in addition to GE/CEG/PG preferred).
• Ideally 15+ years of experience in performing work as a geotechnical engineer, including extensive experience in planning and executing field investigation programs, geotechnical analysis, and preparation of technical reports.
• Project and client management along with managing and directing staff.
• Familiarity with software for performing analysis including seepage, slope stability, seismic hazard assessment, liquefaction, settlement, pavement design, and deep foundations.

How we elevate your game

• Unique Culture: We’re an engineering firm that feels refreshingly different. As inventors who ask, “why not?”, our leadership empowers employees to grow, challenge conventions, and develop creative solutions.
• Teamwork: Experience what it means to be part of the Wood Rodgers family. Be inspired by your leaders, supported and encouraged by your teammates to live a full and exciting life.
• Learning + Development: Engage in leadership development programs and goal setting to unlock new possibilities for your career and life. Grow within the company through mentorship and achieve your potential as a leader from the moment you’re hired.