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

New

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

New

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

New

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

New

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

Senior Engineer

Senior Engineer role within the Geotech Division, providing support during all p...

Location

United Kingdom , Blantyre

Salary:

Not provided

Story Contracting

Expiration Date

January 11, 2026

Requirements

Qualified to degree level in a geotechnical discipline plus five to seven years relevant experience
Full UK Driving License
IOSH Managing Geotechnical Sites
CSCS Professionally qualified level
Technical expertise in geotechnical engineering with a demonstrable understanding of the underlying principles
Good commercial awareness and relationships with clients & contractors
Experience in the delivery of geotechnical projects, including preparing reports to a high technical level
An understanding of client requirements and the ability to influence contract specifications
Excellent report-writing and client liaison skills
Previous experience of undertaking and managing: geotechnical desk studies

Job Responsibility

Providing support during all phases of the project lifecycle
Assist the Principal Project Manager in the management and delivery of site works, and the Principal Engineer in the logging, test scheduling, and reporting phases
Engage with the client at key project stages and agree/confirm scope and methodology to achieve the desired outcomes
Liaise with subcontractors, labs and authorities on behalf of SCL as directed by the Principal Engineer
The development of professional and technically competent reports and liaison with specialists and clients, making use of efficient working practices to provide industry leading, best value services
Effectively managing and delivering project work with robust project financial management
Assisting in the management of team resources and allocation of appropriate project resources
Managing, motivating, mentoring and developing professional staff
Providing support in all aspects of project delivery including client liaison, contractors and sub consultants, public and statutory body consultation, quality control and management of specialists
Site based work supervising ground investigation and construction

What we offer

Award-winning training and development opportunities
Competitive pay
Matched Company pension contributions
Help towards healthcare costs
National retail discounts
Access to our cycle to work scheme
Two paid days for volunteering each year

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New

Principal Geoenvironmental/Geotechnical Engineer

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Geoenvironmental Engineer, G...

Location

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Salary:

Not provided

Cundall

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ideally holding chartership
Significant demonstrable relevant experience (e.g., a minimum of 8 years in consultancy)
BSc degree (or equivalent) in geology, engineering geology, earth sciences, civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, geochemistry or environmental science
Extensive experience in a broad range of ground engineering work appropriate to your skill set
MSc is preferable
Extensive experience of scoping, conducting and interpreting site investigations for a wide variety of schemes including for large / tall buildings in complex urban environments, and for masterplanning
Ideally able to demonstrate some experience within the data centre and energy sectors
Ideally having temporary works experience
Broad understanding of engineering geology as well as being a specialist in your skill set
Proven working knowledge guidance including BS 5930/Eurocode 7, BS10175, CIRIA 552, 665, 733 & 758, BS8485, BRE-SD1, LCRM and WM3

Job Responsibility

Work on the design of some of the most exciting construction projects in the UK and worldwide
Provide specialist consultancy input on projects across all sectors including Education, Healthcare, Critical Systems, Industrial, Residential and Retail
Undertake detailed ground engineering analysis
Lead site investigations and risk assessments (appropriate to your skill set)
Develop ground engineering design solutions for complex challenges
Manage and mentor junior staff
Undertake detailed technical reviews of reports

New

Principal Structural Engineer

BSP Consulting has an immediate vacancy for a Principal Structural Engineer in D...

Location

United Kingdom , Derby

Salary:

Not provided

BSP Consulting

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong analytical skills
Bachelor or Master degree level
Strong team work ethic
Computer literate, being fully competent in the use of Word and Excel
Experienced in the use of AutoCAD for technical drawing
Use of industry standard software including TEDDS, TEKLA, and CSC Portal Frame Designer
Able communicator, both in written English and verbally
Experience as a Principal structural engineer either working towards chartership or of chartered grade
Design of structures using steel, timber, masonry and reinforced concrete
Sound knowledge of geotechnical engineering

Job Responsibility

Design of structures using industry standard software and hand calculations
Client care and communication
Work on projects ranging from multi-storey structures to small housing schemes (£250,000 to £30M)
Work on projects to BIM level 2
Assist with management of less experienced team members

What we offer

Hybrid/home working for 2 days of the working week available after probation
Career development and training opportunities
Assistance in gaining membership of relevant institutions (I.C.E or IStructE)

Fulltime

Principal Structural Geologist

This is a senior-level position for a highly experienced Structural Geologist sp...

Location

Saudi Arabia , Dammam

Salary:

Not provided

Fugro

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Geology or related discipline
Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in structural geology, with at least 5 years in a senior or principal consulting role
Experience in mineral exploration and mining, with significant field and structural modeling experience required
Expert-level proficiency with geological and 3D modeling software (e.g., Leapfrog, Surpac, GOCAD, MOVE) and GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS)
Proven leadership, project management, and communication skills
Ability to deliver strategic technical solutions and support business growth

Job Responsibility

Serve as the company's subject matter expert on structural geology
Lead advanced structural geology studies, including fault system analysis, lineament mapping, and 3D geological modeling
Maintain and develop methodologies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for structural data collection
Provide expert advice to senior management on exploration strategies, project risk assessments, and resource estimation
Oversee geohazard assessments, slope stability modeling, and pit wall engineering for mine development and infrastructure projects
Provide expert input to technical proposals, stakeholder presentations, and client workshops
Mentor and upskill junior geologists
Collaborate with geotechnical, geophysical, and engineering teams
Support business development through technical differentiation and authoritative client engagement
Drive innovation in geological modeling, risk mitigation, and project delivery processes

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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