Engineering Geologist

Tetra Tech is adding an Engineering Geologist to our team based in Diamond Bar, CA. The group specializes in geotechnical engineering and geologic assessment projects mostly locally in southern California and also regularly in the Southwest United States and occasionally internationally. Our projects include dams and levees, mines, landfills, brownfield redevelopments, infrastructure projects as well as conventional geotechnical engineering projects, and forensic services and peer review services. Our clients are well diversified between state and local agencies (cities and counties), federal agencies (USACE, FEMA, FERC) as well as nationwide private and public clients.

The pay scale for this position is $130,000 to $170,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

You will have the opportunity to grow your technical and business skills and contribute to some of the most complex engineering projects. We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive salary and an entrepreneurial career path that values innovation and excellence.

Your Role:

• Perform and/or manage geotechnical field investigations, fault studies, site inspections, and construction observations and testing
• Perform analyses of collected field data, laboratory data and published data for the purpose of developing appropriate geotechnical design recommendations suitable for civil/structural design, permitting, certification and assessment.
• Perform geologic evaluation tasks, including geologic maps and cross-sections, borehole and trench logs, and written descriptions of geologic conditions
• Perform geologic hazard evaluations with focus on fault studies, landsliding
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of design reports
• Provide mentorship to junior staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in geology and at least 15 years of direct relevant professional experience
• PG and CEG, or the ability to sit for a CEG exam
• Proficiency in geologic field logging of borings, test pits, and trenches
• Proficiency in geologic field mapping
• Management of field and office staff
• Analyses of engineering geological data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Some competency in illustration software is also desirable, e.g., Autocad, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, ArcGIS
• Preparation of proposals and reports
• Self-starter, analytical, and possess excellent computer, writing, and oral communication skills
• Experience in field investigation and construction quality assurance activities
• Some travel (up to approximately 20% - 25%) should be anticipated
• The applicant must be able to work outdoors under varying weather conditions, travel by foot over rough terrain, and lift at least 40 pounds

Life at Tetra Tech: The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 25,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.