Principal Geotechnical Engineer Job at Ninyo & Moore (San Jose)

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, has an immediate opening for a Principal Geote...

Location

United States , San Jose, Alameda, or West Sacramento

Salary:

160000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Ninyo & Moore

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

GE license required
M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering preferred
Licensed professional engineer in California with over 10 years of experience with a geotechnical consulting firm
Well-rounded background in geotechnical engineering
Strong work ethic
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
Track record of successful client relationships and service
Thorough understanding and knowledge of geotechnical engineering
Work experience with construction and earthwork activities
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Job Responsibility

Direct, review, and oversee small to large private and public projects
Mentor junior staff
Provide leadership
Maintain client relationships
Assist in marketing/business development
Provide ongoing training to engineering staff
Provide direction and review of engineering work products
Review and sign geotechnical proposals and reports

What we offer

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package

Fulltime

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, has an immediate opening for a Principal Geote...

Location

United States , San Jose; Alameda; West Sacramento

Salary:

160000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Ninyo & Moore

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

California GE license required
M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering required
Licensed professional engineer in California with over 10 years of experience with a geotechnical consulting firm
Well-rounded background in geotechnical engineering
Strong work ethic
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
Track record of successful client relationships and service
Thorough understanding and knowledge of geotechnical engineering
Work experience with construction and earthwork activities
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Job Responsibility

Direct, review, and oversee small to large private and public projects
Mentor junior staff
Provide leadership
Maintain client relationships
Assist in marketing/business development
Provide ongoing training to engineering staff
Provide direction and review of engineering work products
Review and sign geotechnical proposals and reports

What we offer

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package

Fulltime

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company has an immediate opening for a Principal Geotec...

Location

United States , Houston

Salary:

Not provided

Ninyo & Moore

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

B.S. in Civil Engineering
M.S. Degree in geotechnical engineering is preferred
Licensed professional engineer in Texas
Over 10 years of related experience
Well-rounded background in geotechnical engineering
Strong work ethic
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
Track record of successful client relationship and service
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Positive attitude

Job Responsibility

Serve as the Principal-in-Charge of projects
Direct, review, and oversee projects
Provide guidance to engineering staff
Select project managers for projects and direct and assist the project manager throughout project duration
Interface with clients and attend meetings, as necessary
Assume technical responsibility for project components
Provide technical assistance to project managers and engineering staff

What we offer

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package

Fulltime

Senior or Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, has an opening for a Senior or Principal Geote...

Location

United States , Tucson

Salary:

Not provided

Ninyo & Moore

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

M.S. in Civil Engineering with geotechnical emphasis required
P.E. license required
Licensed professional engineer in Arizona with 10 years or more of experience in the geotechnical industry
Well-rounded background in geotechnical engineering
Strong work ethic
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
Track record of successful client relationships and service
Thorough understanding and knowledge of geotechnical engineering
Work experience with construction and earthwork activities
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Job Responsibility

Assist in marketing/business development including preparation of geotechnical proposals
Assist in compilation of RFQ/RFP documentation and responding to technical questions
Prepare and manage/oversee geotechnical projects
Responsible for preparation of geotechnical evaluation reports
Attend project meetings with project stakeholders
Maintain client relationships
Work directly with clients to assure successful project completion
Mentor junior staff
Provide leadership and ongoing training to engineering staff
Provide direction and review of engineering work products prepared by others

What we offer

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package

Fulltime

New

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

We’re growing our geotechnical team in Cardiff and are looking for a practical, ...

Location

United Kingdom , Cardiff; Bristol

Salary:

Not provided

Vulcain Engineering Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree qualified (BSc, BEng or MEng) in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a closely related discipline
Extensive relevant experience in geotechnical engineering alongside demonstrable experience leading technical scopes, project packages or small teams
Chartered status (or near-chartered) with a recognised professional body (e.g. CEng or CGeol)
Experience working on UK projects and familiarity with UK standards and practice
Strong technical reporting skills and a high standard of written and spoken English
Independent right to live and work in the UK
Rail sector experience, geotechnical inspections/surveys, and familiarity with engineering software (e.g. GEO-5, FEM tools, CAD) beneficial but not essential
Full UK driving licence useful but not essential

Job Responsibility

Take technical and delivery ownership of geotechnical projects, leading and approving designs for temporary and permanent works, with a strong focus on reviewing and checking the work of others
Lead project delivery across your remit, managing priorities, outputs, programmes and quality standards
Oversee and coordinate engineers and technicians within the team, providing technical direction and guidance
Manage project delivery activities including programmes, resourcing, forecasting and invoicing input
Prepare and review technical reports, feasibility and option studies, and associated project documentation
Undertake site inspections and geotechnical surveys where required
Act as a key client contact and support relationship development and business development activity
Collaborate with other offices and disciplines, mentor junior staff, and contribute to team and wider business growth

What we offer

Hybrid working set-up with flexible working hours
Casual office attire and relaxed and comfortable working environment
Minimum 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays plus a day off on your Birthday
Additional leave purchase scheme
Annual discretionary bonus scheme
Private medical Insurance
Contributory Pension Scheme up to 5%
Cycle to work scheme

Geotechnical Engineering Intern

Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, has an opening for a summer 2026 Geotechnical ...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

20.00 - 25.00 USD / Hour

Ninyo & Moore

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Current enrollment in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering Bachelor's or Masters’ program
Strong communication skills
Ability to interpret and apply technical information
Able to perform a wide range of physical activities including lifting up to 50 pounds of equipment on occasion
Valid driver's license is required
Ability to work in San Jose, CA for the duration of the internship without needing housing or relocation assistance

Job Responsibility

Work alongside geotechnical staff engineers in the performance of geotechnical field evaluations and construction observation
Assisting with geotechnical subsurface evaluations and geotechnical calculations
Performance of construction phase observation and reporting
Assisting in our in house laboratory
Assisting Principal engineers with project related tasks

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Principal Geotechnical Engineer is tasked with solving unique and complex proble...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

McDermott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering
15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with major contractors or consultants predominantly performing detail design
Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable
Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
Preferably Registered Chartered Engineer of the Institute of Civil Engineers or a similar professional engineering society
Produce accurate work and possess the required geotechnical skills to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and experience
Capable of providing technical input, services, and leadership to projects including geotechnical calculations, reports, drawings, and other project documentation as well as being familiar with national standards and codes of practice e.g., Eurocode 7, etc.
Team Player and able to work independently with minimum supervision and possess good verbal and written communication skills
Able to make competent contributions to the resolution of geotechnical issues
Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to others and, where relevant, share the experience with the wider department

Job Responsibility

Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations
Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and procedures
Manage own time to meet objectives, and (as Geotechnical Group Lead) forecast and plan resource requirements
Communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view
When acting as Geotechnical Group Lead, in addition: Lead a Geotechnical project team to complete assigned work within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard
Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of the Geotechnical team on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all manpower resources - agree allocations with the Discipline Manager
Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
Act as project representative for the Geotechnical discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Job Overview: The Principal Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for addressing ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

McDermott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Master's or Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering preferred
Minimum 10 years of experience in subsea/offshore oil and gas projects with major contractors or consultants, primarily in detailed design
Comprehensive knowledge of design techniques, analysis methods, and application of relevant standards, codes, and guidelines
Strong project coordination and execution skills
Chartered Engineer status with a recognized professional body (e.g., ICE) preferred
Proficient in geotechnical calculations, reporting, and documentation
familiar with standards such as API-RP-2GEO, DNV-RP-F114, ISO-19901-4
Skilled in numerical analysis using Plaxis 2D/3D, SLOPE/W
experience with ABAQUS is advantageous

Job Responsibility

Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and designs in accordance with design basis, project specifications, codes, and standards
Apply advanced technical expertise and broad business knowledge to resolve complex and non-standard issues
Prepare accurate and detailed design calculations, analyses, reports, and procedures
Collaborate with structural, pipeline, installation, and other engineering disciplines to provide geotechnical input to multi-disciplinary project teams
Deliver high-quality work demonstrating deep geotechnical knowledge and experience
Prepare technical reports, specifications, and geotechnical calculations
Develop scopes of work for geotechnical and geophysical surveys in shallow and deepwater fields, including laboratory testing programs for subsea pipelines and structures
Interpret geotechnical survey data and derive design soil parameters
Conduct geohazard assessments to support field layout and pipeline routing
Design shallow and deep foundations for subsea structures (e.g., PLET, ILT, PLEM)

Fulltime

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Ninyo & Moore

Location:
United States , San Jose ▼
Alameda
West Sacramento

Category:
Consulting

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 02, 2026

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