A Senior Engineering Geologist within QISG is involved in a variety of geo-structuralengineering projects with a focus on foundation engineering and an emphasis on design-build delivery methods for ...
A Senior Engineering Geologist within QISG is involved in a variety of geo-structuralengineering projects with a focus on foundation engineering and an emphasis on design-build delivery methods for ...
Senior Engineering Geologist
Portland, OR · On-site
About this Role A Senior Engineering Geologist within QISG is involved in a variety of geo-structuralengineering projects with a focus on foundation engineering and an emphasis on design-build ...
Senior Engineering Geologist
Portland, OR · On-site
About this Role A Senior Engineering Geologist within QISG is involved in a variety of geo-structuralengineering projects with a focus on foundation engineering and an emphasis on design-build ...
Senior Engineering Geologist
Boise, ID · On-site
A Senior Engineering Geologist within QISG is involved in a variety of geo-structuralengineering projects with a focus on foundation engineering and an emphasis on design-build delivery methods for ...
Senior Engineering Geologist
Boise, ID · On-site
A Senior Engineering Geologist within QISG is involved in a variety of geo-structuralengineering projects with a focus on foundation engineering and an emphasis on design-build delivery methods for ...
About this Role A Senior Engineering Geologist within QISG is involved in a variety of geo-structuralengineering projects with a focus on foundation engineering and an emphasis on design-build ...
About this Role A Senior Engineering Geologist within QISG is involved in a variety of geo-structuralengineering projects with a focus on foundation engineering and an emphasis on design-build ...
Senior Engineering Geologist
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$11K - $14K/mo
SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST Additional Documents * Job Application Package Checklist * Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-528257 Position #(s): 880-140-3751-014 Working Title: Senior ...
Senior Engineering Geologist
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$11K - $14K/mo
SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST Additional Documents * Job Application Package Checklist * Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-528257 Position #(s): 880-140-3751-014 Working Title: Senior ...
Senior Engineering Geologist
Diamond Bar, CA · On-site
$130K - $170K/yr
Tetra Tech is adding an Engineering Geologist to our team based in Diamond Bar, CA. The group specializes in geotechnical engineering and geologic assessment projects mostly locally in southern ...
Senior Engineering Geologist
Diamond Bar, CA · On-site
$130K - $170K/yr
Tetra Tech is adding an Engineering Geologist to our team based in Diamond Bar, CA. The group specializes in geotechnical engineering and geologic assessment projects mostly locally in southern ...
Senior Engineering Geologist
Diamond Bar, CA · On-site
$130K - $170K/yr
Tetra Tech is adding an Engineering Geologist to our team based in Diamond Bar, CA. The group specializes in geotechnical engineering and geologic assessment projects mostly locally in southern ...
Senior Engineering Geologist
Diamond Bar, CA · On-site
$130K - $170K/yr
Tetra Tech is adding an Engineering Geologist to our team based in Diamond Bar, CA. The group specializes in geotechnical engineering and geologic assessment projects mostly locally in southern ...
Engineering Geologist
Tualatin, OR · On-site
Serve as a senior technical resource for geological and engineering geology services on land development and public improvement projects. * Perform and oversee geological evaluations including site ...
Engineering Geologist
Tualatin, OR · On-site
Serve as a senior technical resource for geological and engineering geology services on land development and public improvement projects. * Perform and oversee geological evaluations including site ...
Sr. Engineering Geologist/Hydrogeologist
Reston, VA · On-site
$105K - $160K/yr
This position will be responsible for providing technical leadership and oversight of engineering geological, hydrogeological, and groundwater modeling activities performed by project staff ...
Sr. Engineering Geologist/Hydrogeologist
Reston, VA · On-site
$105K - $160K/yr
This position will be responsible for providing technical leadership and oversight of engineering geological, hydrogeological, and groundwater modeling activities performed by project staff ...
Sr. Engineering Geologist/Hydrogeologist
Reston, VA · On-site
$105K - $160K/yr
This position will be responsible for providing technical leadership and oversight of engineering geological, hydrogeological, and groundwater modeling activities performed by project staff ...
Sr. Engineering Geologist/Hydrogeologist
Reston, VA · On-site
$105K - $160K/yr
This position will be responsible for providing technical leadership and oversight of engineering geological, hydrogeological, and groundwater modeling activities performed by project staff ...
Engineering Geologist
Tualatin, OR · On-site
Serve as a senior technical resource for geological and engineering geology services on land development and public improvement projects. * Perform and oversee geological evaluations including site ...
Engineering Geologist
Tualatin, OR · On-site
Serve as a senior technical resource for geological and engineering geology services on land development and public improvement projects. * Perform and oversee geological evaluations including site ...
Interface closely with project-level and senior leadership personnel within the company, including ... Bachelor's degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geophysics or related ...
Interface closely with project-level and senior leadership personnel within the company, including ... Bachelor's degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geophysics or related ...
Forest & Watershed Geology Program Supervisor
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$11K - $14K/mo
SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet Minimum Qualifications, the ...
Forest & Watershed Geology Program Supervisor
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$11K - $14K/mo
SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet Minimum Qualifications, the ...
Senior Engineer/Geologist, Zone 7
Livermore, CA · On-site
$93.02 - $113.11/hr
This is a working first-line supervisory class in the professional engineering/geologist series ... Senior Engineer/Geologist, Zone 7 (#4967) IDEAL CANDIDATE In addition to meeting the minimum ...
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Senior Engineer/Geologist, Zone 7
Livermore, CA · On-site
$93.02 - $113.11/hr
This is a working first-line supervisory class in the professional engineering/geologist series ... Senior Engineer/Geologist, Zone 7 (#4967) IDEAL CANDIDATE In addition to meeting the minimum ...
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Project Engineering Geologist
Draper, UT · On-site
A Project Engineering Geologist within Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC (QISG) is ... Interface closely with project-level and senior leadership personnel within the company, including ...
Project Engineering Geologist
Draper, UT · On-site
A Project Engineering Geologist within Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC (QISG) is ... Interface closely with project-level and senior leadership personnel within the company, including ...
A Project Engineering Geologist within Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC (QISG) is ... Interface closely with project-level and senior leadership personnel within the company, including ...
A Project Engineering Geologist within Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC (QISG) is ... Interface closely with project-level and senior leadership personnel within the company, including ...
A Project Engineering Geologist within Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC (QISG) is ... Interface closely with project-level and senior leadership personnel within the company, including ...
A Project Engineering Geologist within Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC (QISG) is ... Interface closely with project-level and senior leadership personnel within the company, including ...
Interface closely with project-level and senior leadership personnel within the company, including ... Bachelor's degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geophysics or related ...
Interface closely with project-level and senior leadership personnel within the company, including ... Bachelor's degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geophysics or related ...
Interface closely with project-level and senior leadership personnel within the company, including ... Bachelor's degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geophysics or related ...
Interface closely with project-level and senior leadership personnel within the company, including ... Bachelor's degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geophysics or related ...
Interface closely with project-level and senior leadership personnel within the company, including ... Bachelor's degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geophysics or related ...
Interface closely with project-level and senior leadership personnel within the company, including ... Bachelor's degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geophysics or related ...
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| Aspect | Senior Engineering Geologist | Engineering Geologist |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's or Master's in Geology or related field; 5+ years experience | Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field; entry to 2 years experience |
| Work Environment | Fieldwork, site assessments, project management | Fieldwork, site investigations, data collection |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Consulting firms, construction, environmental agencies | Engineering firms, environmental consulting, construction |
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Senior Engineering Geologist
San Diego, CA • On-site
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 15 days ago
Quanta Services rating
7.3
Based on 52 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
43rd of 80 rated construction
Job description
QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.
Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
A Senior Engineering Geologist within QISG is involved in a variety of geo-structuralengineering projects with a focus on foundation engineering and an emphasis on design-build delivery methods for large-scale energy generation and transmission-related projects.Collaborating with an in-house, multi-disciplinary engineering and construction team —including civil, structural, geotechnical, GIS, construction management, and construction experts— a Senior Engineering Geologist within QISG plays a crucial role in providing geo-structurald esign solutions on large scale projects; responsibilities include overseeing and supportingdesign production, development of construction drawings and specifications, engineering support during construction, and interacting with key project stakeholders as a leader within the geostructural engineering team.
This role is an office-based position with a primary focus on executing pre-construction geotechnical investigations, geologic hazard assessments, geotechnical engineering calculationsand modeling, and design document development to support foundation, retaining wall, and/orgeneral civil construction. The Senior Engineering Geologist will be expected to apply standardand advanced engineering principles to solve complex problems. A successful candidate is able to utilize sound geotechnical engineering judgment, and digital technologies to develop economical solutions and communicate effectively with project management, technical, construction, and company personnel as well as company leadership.
- Support a team of engineering geologists, geotechnical engineers, and staff, working on various types of civil engineering structures, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
- Execute assignments requiring application of standard and advanced engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out geo-structural engineering tasks.
- Interface closely with other project-level and senior leadership personnel within the company, including geotechnical, geological, structural, transmission line, substation, and civil engineering, GIS, and construction management team members.
- Participate in oversight and management of field subcontractor activities, such as geotechnical drilling and testing and/or forensics studies.
- Develop written reports and/or provide verbal communication of information in a professional and appropriate manner.
- Develop and manage project budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure cost-effective solutions.
- Take responsible charge of geologic hazard modeling for geotechnical design, including seismic/fault characterization and flood/scour modeling.
- Implement and oversee quality control procedures to ensure the highest standards of workmanship and materials.
- Work under supervision of Engineering Director or Engineering Manager in a professional office setting.
- Performs special projects and completes other job-related duties as assigned
- Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in Geologic Science or related field
- Professional Geologist (PG) and/or Specialty (ChG, EG) licensure
- Minimum ten (10) years experience in the geotechnical, transmission, or substation engineering field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with moderate supervision and maximum efficiency in a small or medium size office setting
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- Familiarity with use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and associated software for collection and analysis of large geological and geotechnical data sets.
- Familiarity with engineering analyses for soil and rock slope stability and design of deep foundations and retaining structures utilizing modern computer software (SLIDE, DIPS, Rocslope, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, etc.).
- Experience with construction-phase geotechnical services, including quality control observation, contractor coordination, and execution of civil specifications
QISG Benefits Highlights
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical, dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care
- 24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- No-cost Short- and Long-term Disability
- Employer-paid basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Paid Time off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental leave
- Education Reimbursement and Professional Development
- Employee discount program and optional insurance offerings:
- Identity Theft Protection
- Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Life (spouse and child)
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Pet Insurance
The anticipated compensation for this position is - depending on experience and qualifications.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
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