Project Geotechnical Engineer
Company websitesocotec.us (SOCOTEC, opens in new tab)
Base salary From $100K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Walnut Creek, CA
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- LocationWalnut Creek, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Company Description
About SOCOTEC:
SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.
SOCOTEC offers competitive salary and benefits, mentorship, training, and social activities.
SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.
Job Description
We are seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer to join our Bay Area team in San Jose, Walnut Creek, or Alameda, CA. The successful candidate will manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects, working closely with clients and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects
- Interact directly with clients and manage project budgets
- Coordinate and participate in field activities, including:
- Logging borings, test pits, trenches, and cores
- Evaluating geologic and seismic hazards
- Performing forensic evaluations of distressed structures and failed slopes
- Perform engineering analyses, including:
- Foundation design and evaluation
- Slope stability analysis
- Settlement analysis
- Prepare geotechnical engineering proposals and technical reports
- Provide technical support and mentorship to staff engineers, geologists, and field technicians
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- California Professional Engineering (PE) license REQUIRED
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of geotechnical engineering experience; experience with a geotechnical consulting firm preferred.
- Strong understanding of soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering principles, and subsurface investigation methods.
- Experience with field exploration, soil classification, geotechnical analyses, and report preparation.
- Ability to perform technical calculations and interpret laboratory and field data.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or related engineering discipline preferred.
- Experience with geotechnical software used for slope stability, settlement, liquefaction, and foundation analyses.
- Experience providing construction observation and geotechnical field support services.
- Familiarity with Bay Area geologic and geotechnical conditions.
Additional Information
Salary range: $100,000-135,000/year, depending on qualifications
Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
For more information, please visit www.socotec.us
Job Type: Full-Time; in-office
SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Source: SOCOTEC on SmartRecruiters · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($100,000) is above 0% of the 2,074 Engineering (non-software) roles in California listed on this site; 134 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $146,500; the middle half runs from $125,000 to $175,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Project Geotechnical Engineer (this listing) | From $100K |
| Project Geotechnical Engineer | From $100K |
| Project Geotechnical Engineer | From $100K |
| Environmental Project Manager (Certified Asbestos Consultant) | From $110K |
| Construction Services Project Manager | $110K - $125K |
| Principal Engineer - Transport | $150K - $225K |
| Building Envelope - Senior Associate (licensed engineer or architect) | From $150K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-05
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Walnut Creek, CA, United States
Salary range: $100,000-135,000/year, depending on qualifications
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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