Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Office Lead (PE Required)

Strong geotechnical report writing experience

Senior Geotechnical Engineer | PE Required
Orange County, CA | Full-Time | Direct Hire

Are you a licensed Professional Engineer who is tired of spending years on a single project?

What if you could step into a highly visible technical role where your expertise directly impacts real estate transactions, commercial developments, and major construction decisions every week?

Our client is a well-established Southern California engineering consulting firm seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to serve as a technical leader within a growing geotechnical practice. This individual will play a critical role in preparing, reviewing, and signing geotechnical reports while supporting a diverse mix of projects ranging from commercial developments and hospitality projects to retail, transportation, and multi-story structures. The role places heavy emphasis on technical report writing, engineering judgment, and client interaction. Report-writing and signing authority are considered the most important functions of the position.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Direct impact on projects that drive property acquisition and development decisions

Opportunity to become a key technical resource within the organization

Diverse project portfolio ranging from retail and hospitality projects to large-scale developments

Fast-paced environment with meaningful responsibility and visibility

Opportunity to mentor junior engineers and influence technical direction

Established company with long-term growth plans in Southern California

Competitive compensation with advancement opportunities

What You'll Do

Prepare, review, and approve geotechnical engineering reports

Perform geotechnical analysis and develop foundation recommendations

Sign and seal technical reports as required

Review boring logs, laboratory results, and subsurface investigations

Coordinate with field personnel and laboratory teams throughout project execution

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and staff

Manage multiple active projects simultaneously

Maintain direct communication with clients regarding project status, findings, and recommendations

Support proposal preparation, budgeting, and project planning efforts

Participate in meetings, networking activities, and relationship-building efforts within the engineering community

Work closely with leadership to help support continued growth of the Southern California operation

Requirements
Required

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Active California Professional Engineer (PE) License

5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience

Strong geotechnical report writing experience

Experience reviewing soils investigations and foundation recommendations

Experience working directly with clients

Excellent technical writing and communication skills

Preferred

California Geotechnical Engineer (GE) License

Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Experience signing and sealing reports

Proposal writing experience

Project management experience

Experience mentoring junior staff

Experience with commercial, retail, hospitality, transportation, or land development projects

Ideal Background
Successful Candidates Often Come From Consulting Environments Focused On

Geotechnical Engineering

Foundation Design

Land Development

Commercial Site Development

Transportation Infrastructure

Public Works

Construction Materials Testing & Geotechnical Consulting

What We're Looking For
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys technical ownership, thrives in a fast-paced consulting environment, and wants a position where report writing, engineering judgment, and client interaction are valued as highly as project management.

If you've built a reputation for producing high-quality geotechnical reports, can confidently communicate technical recommendations to clients, and are looking for a long-term opportunity with growth potential, we'd like to connect.

Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Orange, CA.

Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $170000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Competitive Salary

Health Insurance

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Advancement / Relocation Opportunities

Educational Advancement Opportunities

Pleasant Work Environment

Team Atmosphere

Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Orange,CA.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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