Senior Engineering Geologist

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

San Diego, USonsitePosted Jun 26, 2026
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Skills

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About the role

About Us:

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About this Role:

A Senior Engineering Geologist within QISG is involved in a variety of geo-structuralengineering projects with a focus on foundation engineering and an emphasis on design-build delivery methods for large-scale energy generation and transmission-related projects.Collaborating with an in-house, multi-disciplinary engineering and construction team - including civil, structural, geotechnical, GIS, construction management, and construction experts - a Senior Engineering Geologist within QISG plays a crucial role in providing geo-structurald esign solutions on large scale projects; responsibilities include overseeing and supportingdesign production, development of construction drawings and specifications, engineering support during construction, and interacting with key project stakeholders as a leader within the geostructural engineering team.

This role is an office-based position with a primary focus on executing pre-construction geotechnical investigations, geologic hazard assessments, geotechnical engineering calculationsand modeling, and design document development to support foundation, retaining wall, and/orgeneral civil construction. The Senior Engineering Geologist will be expected to apply standardand advanced engineering principles to solve complex problems. A successful candidate is able to utilize sound geotechnical engineering judgment, and digital technologies to develop economical solutions and communicate effectively with project management, technical, construction, and company personnel as well as company leadership.

What You'll Do:

Support a team of engineering geologists, geotechnical engineers, and staff, working on various types of civil engineering structures, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.

Execute assignments requiring application of standard and advanced engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out geo-structural engineering tasks.

Interface closely with other project-level and senior leadership personnel within the company, including geotechnical, geological, structural, transmission line, substation, and civil engineering, GIS, and construction management team members.

Participate in oversight and management of field subcontractor activities, such as geotechnical drilling and testing and/or forensics studies.

Develop written reports and/or provide verbal communication of information in a professional and appropriate manner.

Develop and manage project budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure cost-effective solutions.

Take responsible charge of geologic hazard modeling for geotechnical design, including seismic/fault characterization and flood/scour modeling.

Implement and oversee quality control procedures to ensure the highest standards of workmanship and materials.

Work under supervision of Engineering Director or Engineering Manager in a professional office setting.

Performs special projects and completes other job-related duties as assigned

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in Geologic Science or related field

Professional Geologist (PG) and/or Specialty (ChG, EG) licensure

Minimum ten (10) years experience in the geotechnical, transmission, or substation engineering field

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work with moderate supervision and maximum efficiency in a small or medium size office setting

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams

Familiarity with use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and associated software for collection and analysis of large geological and geotechnical data sets.

Familiarity with engineering analyses for soil and rock slope stability and design of deep foundations and retaining structures utilizing modern computer software (SLIDE, DIPS, Rocslope, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, etc.).

Experience with construction-phase geotechnical services, including quality control observation, contractor coordination, and execution of civil specifications

What You'll Get:

QISG Benefits Highlights

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical, dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care

24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options

401(k) Retirement Plan

No-cost Short- and Long-term Disability

Employer-paid basic Life & AD&D Insurance

Paid Time off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental leave

Education Reimbursement and Professional Development

Employee discount program and optional insurance offerings:

Identity Theft Protection

Accident Insurance

Voluntary Life (spouse and child)

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Pet Insurance

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.

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