Senior Staff Geologist at Ninyo & Moore – Irvine, California

Job Description: Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, has an immediate opening for a "Senior Staff" Geologist for our Irvine, California office to be responsible for the following duties: conducting geotechnical investigations and analysis, performing boring layout for utility clearance, supervising drill rigs, classifying soils, logging borings, test pits, and cores, performing floor level surveys, performing testing and observation services, reviewing plans and specifications, and preparing geotechnical reports and letters. Additionally the Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for assignment and compilation of laboratory testing and geotechnical calculations, including calculations pertaining to slope stability analysis, liquefaction, dynamic settlement, and pile design.

Education: B.S. /B.A. in Geological Engineering, Geology or related.

Required Skills: The successful candidate should have 3+ years of experience, preferably with a geotechnical consulting firm performing duties described above. Candidate should have a thorough understanding and knowledge of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. Geologists should have field experience. Candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, positive attitude, good organizational skills, and a strong work ethic. Must be able to work both independently and as a team member.

Status: Full time, in office

Location: Irvine, CA

Reference ID: SSSG-IRV