The Role
Leads geotechnical engineering projects involving water resources, landslides, commercial, industrial, transportation, and public works. Develops scopes and fee estimates, performs geotechnical analyses, plans field investigations, prepares technical reports, reviews project documents, manages client relationships, and directs and trains engineering staff. Requires a California Professional Engineer license, extensive geotechnical experience, and project and client management capabilities.
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Are you a dynamic leader seeking a career where you can expand business opportunities, foster a positive working environment, manage projects successfully, and enhance employee relations? Do you possess flexibility, proactivity, approachability, a knack for problem-solving, and a good sense of humor? If so, you’ve found the right place!
Wood Rodgers, a leading engineering consulting firm, is hiring a Principal Engineer to join our Geotechnical Department. In this role, you’ll work on a wide range of projects including work related to water resource focused projects (dams, levees, canals, pump stations, pipes), landslides, commercial, industrial, transportation, and public works.
Wood Rodgers, a leading engineering consulting firm, is hiring a Principal Engineer to join our Geotechnical Department. In this role, you’ll work on a wide range of projects including work related to water resource focused projects (dams, levees, canals, pump stations, pipes), landslides, commercial, industrial, transportation, and public works.
This is a Senior Associate, salary, exempt position.
A day in the life as a Wood Rodgers' Principal Engineer
- Develop and maintain internal and external client relationships, including project and non-project related face-to-face meetings.
- Prepare scope and fee estimates in response to requests for proposals
- Develop and execute services and analyses indicated in project scopes.
- Perform engineering analysis using company and industry methodologies and standards.
- Provide work direction and training for engineering staff in exploration, sampling, laboratory testing, analysis, and report writing.
- Plan and execute field investigation programs.
- Prepare geotechnical documents, including reports and technical memorandums.
- Review of PS&E packages for compliance with the project’s geotechnical report requirements.
A note on salary pay ranges
The range does not reflect geographic variations and may fluctuate above or below the stated amount. Offers will be based on several factors, including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, training, and location. Base pay is just one part of the comprehensive compensation package offered by Wood Rodgers. If you feel you meet the requirements but may be outside of the pay range, please apply anyway and let’s talk through it.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor in Engineering (BS) in Civil Engineering/Geology.
- Master’s degree (MS) in Geotechnical Engineering/Geology (preferred).
- Professional Engineer in California (PE required in addition to GE/CEG/PG preferred).
- Ideally 15+ years of experience in performing work as a geotechnical engineer, including extensive experience in planning and executing field investigation programs, geotechnical analysis, and preparation of technical reports.
- Project and client management along with managing and directing staff.
- Familiarity with software for performing analysis including seepage, slope stability, seismic hazard assessment, liquefaction, settlement, pavement design, and deep foundations.
How we elevate your game
Joining Wood Rodgers comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey.
- A Unique Culture: We’re an engineering firm that feels refreshingly different. As inventors who ask, “why not?”, our leadership empowers employees to grow, challenge conventions, and develop creative solutions. We host grand parties, offer surprise days off, and consistently reinvest in our employees rather than focusing solely on corporate profits. While these perks contribute to our vibrant culture, it's the remarkable people at the heart of it all - individuals who are passionate about learning, teaching, helping, and collaborating.
- Teamwork: Experience what it means to be part of the Wood Rodgers family. Be inspired by your leaders, supported and encouraged by your teammates to live a full and exciting life, and receive holistic support in your work and personal endeavors. Visit our website or follow us on social media @woodrodgersinc to get a glimpse of our dynamic community!
- Learning + Development: Engage in leadership development programs and goal setting to unlock new possibilities for your career and life. Grow within the company through mentorship and achieve your potential as a leader from the moment you’re hired.
About
At the core of our organizational ethos lies a straightforward yet powerful philosophy: we believe in assembling a dynamic team of individuals who bring diverse perspectives and unwavering passion to the table. Our commitment extends beyond mere recruitment; we are dedicated to nurturing and perpetuating a legacy company. This endeavor is fueled by a collective sense of identity that binds us together, coupled with a robust company culture that serves as the bedrock of our shared values and aspirations. Click the link below for a glimpse into life at Wood Rodgers:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_yLQguW2zQ
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Geology
- Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Geology
- California Professional Engineer license
- GE, CEG, or PG certification
- 15+ years of geotechnical engineering experience
- Experience planning and executing field investigation programs
- Experience performing geotechnical analysis
- Experience preparing technical reports
- Project and client management experience
- Experience managing and directing staff
- Familiarity with geotechnical analysis software for seepage, slope stability, seismic hazard, liquefaction, settlement, pavement design, and deep foundations
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The Company
What We Do
We could tell you that "Wood Rodgers, Inc. is a multidisciplinary engineering, planning, surveying, and mapping consulting firm headquartered in Sacramento, California with offices located throughout California and Nevada." and that would be accurate, albeit humorless and boring, but accurate. Instead we'd like give you insight into our culture: We are not your stereotypical engineers. We are visionaries. No pocket protectors allowed. The people and the spirit driving our company are open-minded, creative and passionate. We don't challenge the status quo because it's fun or that, by nature, we are difficult to get along with. We challenge everything...because everything needs to be challenged. If you are serious, dedicated and driven to uncover new and exciting solutions, you will find yourself at the forefront of the entire industry, shouting the battle cry. Sometimes feeling a little alone and unsure, you will never be there by yourself. Our whole company is in this together and we will always have your back. Always challenging, often difficult...ours is a life of invention.
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