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ENGEO is looking for a Senior Geologist for its San Diego Office.
Position Summary:
As an ENGEO Senior Geologist, you'll work alongside talented peers and technical leaders to perform detailed technical analysis of earth materials and assess geological hazards on a wide variety of challenging and world-renowned projects. In addition, you will mentor staff, foster client relationships, and represent ENGEO as a technical leader on-site and in meetings.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates should have 8-10 years of relevant experience, a degree in Geology or Engineering Geology, appropriate licensing in California, and technical knowledge of the San Diego/Southern CA region.
Why ENGEO?
ENGEO is an employee-owned company with a positive and innovative environment, where employees are engaged and excellence-driven. As an ENGEO team member, you will have access to mentorships, international opportunities, fun social events, and generous benefit packages. Here, you'll gain exposure to a wide variety of projects, help serve those around you, and play a key role in driving business success.
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For a full description of the role, responsibilities, and qualifications, see the job posting here: ENGEO Senior Geologist Job Posting

Past president Brian J. Olson is now actively looking to fill at least one Project Engineering Geologist Position - for a very exciting and rapidly growing company: Energy Services West. The current position is advertised for a new office we are currently populating in Sandy Utah, here: href="https://careers-quanta.icims.com/jobs/3837/project-geologist/job?in_iframe=1, Options may exist in Spokane Washington, Scottsdale Arizona, Rancho Bernardo CA, Blacksburg Virginia and Las Vegas Nevada.

LGC Geotechnical, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Staff Geologist - with a solid work ethic, organizational skills, and the capability of working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Requirements
  • Education: B.S. in Geology required. M.S. in Geology preferred. GIT preferred (or the ability to obtain within 1 year).
  • Entry level to 3 years of geotechnical consulting experience, including conducting subsurface evaluations, laboratory testing, analysis of field and laboratory test data, preliminary geotechnical analysis and design, construction observation and testing, drafting of geotechnical information.
  • Strong computer skills in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, AutoCAD and Google Earth.
  • Strong communication and report writing skills.
  • Ability to work independently or in close coordination with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Ability to organize and adjust to changing priorities and assignments, strategically plan and coordinate multiple tasks in an efficient manner.
  • Must have own vehicle, a valid driver's license and willing to travel locally to job sites.
  • Positive work attitude and a thirst to learn and achieve continuous improvement in a team environment.
Responsibilities
The Staff Geologist will be expected to have strong analytical skills, technical knowledge of the principles of geology and field geologic mapping skills and experience.

Project tasks may include the following:
  • Planning, scheduling, conducting and/or coordination of field and laboratory testing.
  • Performing preliminary field geologic mapping, sampling and logging of exploratory borings and trenches, preparation of geologic maps and cross-sections, and drafting for geotechnical projects.
  • Preparation of proposals, report writing, reviewing drawings, geotechnical reports, calculations, and maps.
  • Performing grading and construction observation and testing.
We offer competitive benefits and salaries and an excellent work environment. Our benefits package includes employee health insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, 401k, vehicle and mileage compensation, and educational reimbursements. Group rates are also available for family health insurance, dental and vision insurance. Salary determination is based on experience.

Please submit a PDF copy of your resume and cover letter to Amanda Amado (aamado@lgcgeotechnical.com). Come join our dynamic team!

About the Company
LGC Geotechnical, Inc. is a geotechnical consulting firm providing professional services, from preliminary design through project completion, throughout Southern California. LGC Geotechnical is currently involved in some of Southern California's most technically challenging and diverse projects including master-planned residential communities, industrial developments, municipal improvements, public facilities, and custom residential developments. Current projects involve providing recommendations for grading, landslide stabilization, liquefaction mitigation, groundwater control, soil improvement, shallow and deep foundation design, observation of deep excavations, and design of earth retaining structures. LGC Geotechnical is located in San Clemente, California. Our project sites are typically located in Orange, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties.

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