Geotechnical Project Engineer

Company: Haley & Aldrich Inc.
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

Geotechnical Project EngineerHaley & Aldrich is a 900+ personnel national engineering and environmental consulting firm with creative, technically strong staff who want to work in a collaborative environment to deliver exceptional value to our clients. We look for professionals with a passion for solving even the most complex client problems.We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are seeking experienced mid-senior level Geotechnical Project Engineers/Project Managers to serve our west coast business unit and clients. Our ideal candidate has experience with complex sites including Bay Mud and those with seismic hazards. The successful candidate will also have experience with mid to high-rise buildings including development of parameters for support of excavation (shoring) and permanent walls for basements. This position could be based out of our Walnut Creek, Oakland, or San Jose, CA office locations.DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES The successful candidate will:

• Serve as a key member of the "core" geotechnical team to provide long-term strategic thinking for a highly-integrated, collaborative, and mutually-motivated client/consultant team to safely and efficiently achieve site closures.
• Work collaboratively with a passionate team supporting a wide variety of clients with numerous challenging projects.
• Understand client needs and be able to develop strong client relationships.
• Be capable of managing financial and technical aspects of projects.
• Execute projects to meet technical, quality, budgetary and scheduling requirements.
• Demonstrate very strong verbal communications and written skills including client deliverables.
• Be effective in assigning and managing work.
• Demonstrate strong coaching and mentoring skills to more junior level staff.
• Possess skills in quality control, planning, cost estimating, and scheduling.
• Direct geotechnical field observation and testing programs.
• Be able to effectively prepare recommendations for various foundation systems, including driven piles, drilled piers, mat foundations, micro-piles, and spread footings.
• Have advanced knowledge of the California seismic landscape and proven skills of developing hazard mitigation measures required.
• Have experience specific to mid-and high-rise buildings; deep excavations, shoring and underpinning, mass grading, dewatering, and ground improvements techniques.
• Develop a working understanding of H&A's other consulting practice areas and actively support marketing other, additional services to existing clients.SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with specific course-work in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology; Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering REQUIRED.
• Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer preferred.
• California Professional Engineer registration or can get licensed within 6 months REQUIRED.
• 7-15+ years of relevant site investigation, geotechnical analysis, and geotechnical engineering construction support experience, including professional services consulting experience.
• Minimum 1-2 years of cradle to grave Project Management experience.
• Proven client relationships supported by repeat business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be proficient at writing, reviewing, and editing technical reports to meet scope and quality objectives and client expectations.
• Ability to comply with the Guiding Principles and Code of Behavior articulated in our Company.About Haley & AldrichHaley & Aldrich, Inc. is committed to delivering the value our clients need from their capital, operations, and environmental projects. Our one-team approach allows us to draw from our 900 engineers, scientists, and constructors in more than 35 offices for creative collaboration and expert perspectives.Haley & Aldrich is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan and a solid benefits package.The salary range for this position in California is $115,000 - $140,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions.
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