Early Career Geotechnical Earthquake Engineer or Scientist

Summary: Geosyntec Consultants is an innovative engineering and consulting firm looking for an Early-Career Geotechnical Earthquake Engineer or Scientist to join their Seismic Practice in Northern California. The role involves performing seismic hazard assessments, geotechnical earthquake engineering evaluations, and collaborating with colleagues to support various market sectors and practice areas. Responsibilities: - Review and interpret geotechnical, geological, and geophysical data to characterize site conditions for seismic hazard and site response analyses - Perform equivalent linear and nonlinear site response, seismic slope stability, and deformation analyses - Compile and evaluate historical seismicity data, seismic source models, and ground motion models for seismic hazard analyses - Develop ground motion time histories using scaling and spectral matching methods - Perform liquefaction triggering analyses, assess consequences, and develop design mitigation strategies - Evaluate and implement new models and methods for seismic hazard assessments and geotechnical earthquake engineering evaluations - Prepare calculation packages and reports that document the approach, inputs, analyses, and results of seismic assessments - Prepare and deliver presentations and engage in technical discussions with colleagues and clients - Conduct geotechnical and geophysical field investigations, site visits, and inspections in support of seismic instrumentation and earthquake engineering projects - Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, earth sciences, or related field - Prior internship or work experience in engineering consulting - Willingness to learn, desire to collaborate and work as a team, and ability to be resourceful and find solutions to challenging technical problems - Field work and overnight travel - Health & safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing - Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel Preferred Qualifications: - Advanced degree in civil engineering, earth sciences, or related field - Experience with seismic hazard, geotechnical, and engineering tools such as Slope/W, FLAC, Plaxis, HAZ45, RSPMatch, Deepsoil/RSSeismic, or Strata Required Skills: Seismic hazard assessment, Site response analysis, Seismic slope stability analysis, Seismic deformation analysis, Liquefaction triggering analysis, Geotechnical data interpretation, Geological data interpretation, Geophysical data interpretation, Ground motion time history development, Slope/W, FLAC, Plaxis, HAZ45, RSPMatch, Deepsoil/RSSeismic, Strata, Geotechnical field investigations, Seismic instrumentation, Earthquake engineering, Health & safety training, Valid U.S. driver’s license Benefits: Paid holidays, Vacation, Sick, Personal paid time off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability insurance, 401(k), Other benefits to eligible employees