Geotechnical Engineer

Company: Certerra
Location: Rancho Cordova
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description COMPANY OVERVIEW: Certerra is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve. We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30 offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms. With a 60-year history, Certerra has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients. POSITION OVERVIEW: We are seeking a full-time Staff/Project Geotechnical Engineer to join our Sacramento, CA team. At Certerra, you can look forward to working on a wide variety of interesting projects both in the field and in the office. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Staff/Project Geotechnical Engineer at Certerra, your will support lead geotechnical engineers to successfully complete geotechnical projects in ways that satisfy clients and minimize risks. The position, salary, and level of responsibilities assigned to the individual will be based on the experience level of the candidate. Under the supervision of a lead geotechnical engineer, you will be expected to: Supervise subsurface investigations. Perform engineering analyses including but not limited to settlement, seepage, slope stability, lateral load resistance, deep foundation analyses, soil-structure interaction, seismic deformation, and site-specific seismic hazard analyses. Develop geotechnical design-level recommendations. Observe geotechnical construction activities. Write geotechnical reports, letters, and proposals. Represent RMA at team and client meetings. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: The following minimum requirements apply to this position. Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field. Master of Science (MS) in Geotechnical Engineering preferred. At least 3 years of relevant geotechnical experience for the project engineer position. Excellent writing and communication skills. Hold a valid driving license with a good standing driving record. The employee occasionally is required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and to walk up to ½ mile daily. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.

Keywords: Certerra, San Leandro , Geotechnical Engineer, Engineering , Rancho Cordova, California