Associate Geotechnical Engineer
Orange County, CA | Geotechnical Engineering An established Southern California engineering consultancy is looking to add an
Associate Geotechnical Engineer to its Orange County team. This is a senior-level opportunity for a geotechnical engineer who wants to combine technical engineering, project and client management, and team leadership while remaining closely involved in project delivery.
The position will support a diverse portfolio of private development and public infrastructure work, with projects ranging from residential and commercial development to transportation, earthwork, water infrastructure, and complex sites requiring detailed geotechnical evaluation.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage geotechnical projects from initial investigation through design and construction.
- Plan and oversee subsurface exploration, sampling, laboratory testing, and field programs.
- Perform and review analyses involving slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, liquefaction, foundations, seismic considerations, and earthwork.
- Prepare and review geotechnical investigation and foundation design reports.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project engineers and junior staff.
- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
- Maintain direct relationships with clients, contractors, developers, and other design professionals.
- Contribute to proposals, client development, and broader business development efforts.
- Provide technical support during construction and help resolve challenging field conditions.
- Support the continued development of the geotechnical practice.
What We're Looking For
- B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- California Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- California Geotechnical Engineer (GE) license strongly preferred for this level.
- Established background in geotechnical consulting and progressively responsible project management.
- Experience delivering geotechnical investigations and engineering recommendations for private development and/or public infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of Southern California soil, seismic, grading, foundation, and slope-related conditions.
- Experience managing client relationships and helping develop new work.
- Ability to oversee projects while developing and mentoring less-experienced engineers.
- Strong technical writing and client-facing communication skills.
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