Geotechnical Earthquake Engineer – Early Career

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Early-Career Geotechnical Earthquake Engineer supporting Northern California Operations in Oakland, CA, with seismic hazard assessments and geotechnical evaluations.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeOakland • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,304 - $96,545 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, earth sciences, or related field. (required)
Prior internship or work experience in engineering consulting. (required)
Willingness to learn, desire to collaborate and work as a team, and ability to be resourceful and find solutions to challenging technical problems. (required)
Experience with seismic hazard, geotechnical, and engineering tools such as Slope/W, FLAC, Plaxis, HAZ45, RSPMatch, Deepsoil/RSSeismic, or Strata. (preferred)
Field work and overnight travel. (required)
Health & safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid holidays
vacation
sick
personal paid time off
medical
dental
vision
life
disability insurance
401(k)
other benefits to eligible employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

seismic hazard analysissite response analysisliquefaction triggering analysisdeformation analysisground motion modelingscaling methodsspectral matching methodsgeotechnical earthquake engineeringcalculation packagestechnical report preparation

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationpresentation skillsteamworkresourcefulnesswillingness to learn

Certifications

health & safety trainingmedical monitoringclient-driven drug testingbackground testing