We are Leighton, a Verdantas company!

　　Leighton boasts a 62 year legacy providing innovative geotechnical, geologic, environmental, materials testing, and special inspection solutions to local municipalities, public agencies, and private clients across southern California. The Leighton difference lies in our expertise, our passion, and, most importantly, our people. Together with Verdantas, we are committed to supporting our clients with sustainable, high-quality, value-added services. Be a part of building the next great comprehensive environmental, energy, water, and civil infrastructure consulting firm. Partner with your peers and leaders to make a lasting, positive impact on society through some unique projects affecting our clients and our communities.

　　We are hiring a talented Geotechnical Engineer from the graduating class of 2024 . This position will be located in our Temecula office. This is a non-exempt position.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Using prescribed methods, performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer, including engineering calculations for typical geotechnical works such as bearing or load carrying capacity of shallow and deep foundations, stability of earth slopes and embankments, and triggering of liquefaction including calculations of ground accelerations

　　Apply standard practices and techniques is specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes

　　Perform field exploration and prepare logs of test borings/test pits that include soil descriptions and relevant engineering data

　　Coordinates and performs quality control testing during grading using nuclear gauge

　　Perform subsurface investigations for residential, commercial and public works projects

　　Review and summarize laboratory test data

　　Perform engineering analyses for foundation designs, slope stability and seismic hazards

　　Review grading and foundation plans for conformance

　　Perform or supervise field technician work

　　Prepare design requirements, technical reports and proposals

　　Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s degree Civil, Geotechnical, or Environmental Engineering or a related field; Master's in Geotechnical Engineering preferred

　　0-2 years of relevant work experience

　　CAD experience a plus

　　Strong calculation skills preferred

　　The ability to interpret work plans

　　Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check

　　Benefits:

　　Flexible Work Environment

　　Paid Parental Leave

　　Medical

　　Dental

　　Vision

　　Life and AD&D Insurance

　　Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

　　401(k) with Company Match

　　Paid Time Off + Holidays

　　Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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