Geotechnical Project Engineer

Job overview

The Geotechnical Project Engineer role is onsite in Milpitas, CA, with travel to project sites and other offices as needed. Compensation is not specified; the posting says the package is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The role supports geotechnical engineering projects through field investigations, analysis, and technical reporting. The engineer gathers and reviews site data, performs engineering analyses, and prepares technical memoranda and reports under project leadership. This work helps project teams evaluate subsurface conditions and develop engineering recommendations.

What you'll do

• Conduct field investigations, including drilling, site reconnaissance, marking exploration locations, obtaining permits, and coordinating vendors
• review boring logs and prepare data in gINT
• perform engineering analyses using available data
• prepare technical memoranda and reports under a Project Engineer or Project Manager
• travel to project sites and other offices as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

geotechnical project engineer

milpitas ca

essel

field investigations

field drilling

boring logs

gint

engineering analysis

technical reports

civil engineering

california driver’s license

project-site travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and 401(k) plan.

Why this role

The posting considers Staff and Project-level candidates and requests at least three years of geotechnical engineering experience; a California driver’s license is required.

About the employer

Essel is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.