Staff or Senior Staff Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG)

Job Description

Job Description

GeoSoils, Inc., a well-established geotechnical and engineering geology consulting firm (serving Southern California since 1974) GeoSoils, Inc., is seeking a highly qualified Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) to join our growing team in Carlsbad, CA. This is a senior-level opportunity for a licensed professional to lead geotechnical and engineering-geology projects that support development, infrastructure, grading, coastal, and environmental clients across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Geologist-of-Record on geotechnical and engineering geology assignments

• Oversee and conduct subsurface investigations (soil borings, test pits, rock/soil sampling, geologic mapping) for foundation design, grading, slope stability, and site development GeoSoils, Inc.

• Perform geologic hazard assessments (landslides, faulting, subsidence), seismic hazard and fault-zone studies, hydrogeological investigations, seismic refraction / remote-sensing surveys, and soil/rock rippability assessments when required GeoSoils, Inc.

• Provide geologic and geotechnical engineering reports, recommendations for foundations, earthworks, slope stability, retaining structures, and ground improvement or stabilization strategies GeoSoils, Inc.

• Provide construction observation and geologic oversight during grading, excavation, and foundation installation, including quality-control testing and compliance monitoring (soil/rock mechanics, compaction, settlement evaluations, etc.) GeoSoils, Inc.

• Coordinate with civil/structural engineers, project managers, clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders throughout project lifecycle

Required Qualifications

• Active California Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) license – REQUIRED

• B.S. or M.S. in Geology, Engineering Geology, or a closely related discipline

• 7+ years of professional experience in geotechnical engineering and/or engineering geology

• Demonstrated experience with subsurface investigations, soil/rock mechanics, foundation and earthwork design support, slope stability, seismic hazard analysis, and geologic hazard assessments

• Strong technical writing, analysis, communication, and leadership skills

• Valid California driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Preferred Experience

• Expertise in hazard-zone evaluations: landslide risk, fault-rupture, liquefaction, subsidence, and seismic hazard assessments

• Experience with coastal and waterfront geotechnical / coastal engineering projects (shoreline/bluff analysis, erosion control, pile / pier / waterfront structure support) — reflecting GeoSoils’ coastal-engineering capabilities GeoSoils, Inc.

• Familiarity with field-exploration methods, remote-sensing, seismic refraction, hydrogeological studies, and on-site laboratory testing for soils/rock materials GeoSoils, Inc.

• Experience preparing geologic hazard reports, consulting, or expert services for clients including private developers, municipalities, and public-works projects

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and credentials

• Incentive/performance bonuses

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Ongoing professional development and license-maintenance support

• Long-term growth potential within a respected and established firm

Why Join GeoSoils?

• Be part of a leading Southern California geotechnical-engineering firm with a reputation for excellence and over 50 years of operational history GeoSoils, Inc.+1

• Work on a wide variety of challenging, high-impact projects ranging from grading and foundations to seismic hazard assessments, coastal engineering, and environmental/geologic investigations

• Collaborate with seasoned geologists, engineers, and technical experts — and build a long-term career in engineering geology and geotechnical consulting

• Contribute to projects that shape safe, reliable infrastructure and community development in California