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This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance in Roseville or Oakland, CA.\nGFT’s Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics Team\nOur specialists have the in-depth knowledge to excel on the most challenging geotechnical assignments. We provide innovative solutions for foundations; underground construction; earth structures, including dams and levees; groundwater resources; and marginal building sites. Our geotechnical engineers and geologists also specialize in landslides, sinkholes, mine subsidence, seepage, expansive soils, and seismic activity. We have completed more than 1,000 subsurface and geophysical projects across the U.S. - from small-scale projects to large, complex dams, highways, bridges, and underground structures.\nWhat you’ll be challenged to do:\nThis role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate directly with civil and structural engineers and geologists to implement innovative geotechnical solutions through all phases of a project’s lifecycle. The role emphasizes a customer-focused approach and a commitment to delivering the highest quality results on every project\nIn this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:\nDetermining client requirements and developing suitable scopes of work, schedules, and budgets to achieve project objectives.\nDeveloping and managing subsurface investigation and laboratory testing programs, with occasional participation in field exploration activities.\nLogging soil borings and collecting field data.\nObserving geotechnical aspects of construction. \nPerforming routine and complex data analysis and engineering calculations, including slope stability, seepage, liquefaction potential, foundation support, and lateral earth pressures.\nPreparing high-quality reports, drawings, and specifications to meet scope, schedule, cost, and regulatory requirements.\nDesigning, installing, and maintaining geotechnical instrumentation systems.\nCollaborating with clients, construction personnel, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement appropriate designs and project solutions.\nReviewing contractor drawings, evaluating the need for design changes, and providing appropriate geotechnical recommendations.\nTraveling up to 30% to GFT offices, client locations, or project sites, which may include overnight stays.\nWhat you will bring to our firm:\nBachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license required.\n5-10 years of direct work experience in geotechnical engineering.\nProven expertise in advanced geotechnical software applications, including, GeoStudio(Slope/W, SEEP/W), CLIQ, SETTLE3, gINT/Open Ground, APILE, LPILE, SHAFT and proficiency in numerical calculations using spreadsheets.\nComprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, concepts, and practices applied to geotechnical engineering, including foundation systems, levees, dams, and waterfront structures.\nExceptional oral and written communication skills.\nProficiency in standard office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.\nWhat we prefer you bring:\nMaster’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering.\nExperience with MicroStation or AutoCAD.\nCompensation: The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.\nFeatured Benefits:\nHybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.\nComprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.\nTax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.\nCompetitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.\nTuition reimbursement for continued education.\nCommitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations\nIncentive compensation for eligible positions.\nAt GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.\nOur clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.\nUnsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.\nLocation: Roseville, CA; Oakland, CACore Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location\nGFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.\n\"California Applicants\"Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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