SENIOR ENGINEER
Reports to: Associate Engineer and Principal Engineer
A Senior Engineer should possess the ability to prepare all types of geotechnical investigations
performed by the company. A Senior Engineer should have a Bachelor s degree and preferably a
Master s degree in civil engineering (or closely related field) and should be a registered Civil
Engineer in the State of California and is highly encouraged to also register as a Geotechnical
Engineer. A Senior Engineer works independently on all but the most complicated engineering
projects and his/her work is reviewed by the Associate Engineer and/or Principal Engineer.
A Senior Engineer under general supervision from an Associate Engineer and/or Principal
Engineer is responsible for planning developing and coordinating a large number of projects for
which lower level engineers provide the primary input. A Senior Engineer is highly encouraged
to contact current and prospective clients. A Senior Engineer prepares budgets proposals and
SOQ documents (all subject to review by the Associate Engineer and/or the Principal Engineer).
Typical responsibilities:
Prepare all but the most complicated reports with minimal supervision
Work on litigation projects and provide expert witness services (at the direction of the
Associate Engineer and/or Principal Engineer)
Prepare cost estimates budgets proposals and SOQ submittals
Attend and testify at public hearings
Contact current and potential clients regarding scope of work cost of services and
potential future projects
Supervision of engineering staff
Assignment of engineers to active projects
Scheduling of drilling activities
Review engineering letters and reports
Ensuring deadlines are met
Coordination of engineers/technicians to construction projects
Requirements
Typical skills and attributes:
Excellent communication skills
Ability to guide and mentor lower level engineers
Excellent geotechnical consulting experience
Some experience in business development and marketing
M.S. Engineering Civil or Geotechnical
Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Management