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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

$150k - $180k

NV5

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job ID


2026-12124

# of Openings


1

Location


US-CA-Torrance

Additional Locations

US-CA-San Diego

Category


Geotechnical

Type


Regular Full-Time

Overview

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives .

NV5, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven SENIOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER, PE, GE for a leadership position in its Torrance, CA office. The Torrance office provides consulting engineering services which include, conventional geotechnical services and construction materials testing services, as well as, advanced geotechnical engineering for hillside design, retaining structures, bridges, seismic analyses, and forensic geotechnical engineering. Our client base is in both the commercial and public sectors.

Responsibilities

    Direct and execute geotechnical project assignments including, engineering analysis and report preparation, field exploration and laboratory services.
  • Provide senior-level review of proposals and reports, and ensure that commitments to clients are met.
  • Direct and develop proposals and presentations and assist in business development activities.
  • Supervise geotechnical staff and technicians.
  • Actively participate in professional and technical organizations.

Qualifications

Education/Qualifications:

  • Candidates must have experience with public works and transportation projects.
  • Must have experience with geotechnical design and calculations for permanent and temporary support systems for excavation and building foundations.
  • Seismic risk analysis and soil structure interaction analysis abilities.
  • Senior level is based on experience.
  • A qualified candidate should have at least 5 years of relevant geotechnical senior-level engineering experience.
  • Possess an advanced degree in geotechnical engineering, have experience in processing foundation reports, and experience as a project manager.
  • A California PE is required. California GE or the ability to quickly obtain GE is required.
  • Experience with software, including gINT, LPile, SlopeW, MathCAD, and CAD is preferred.

Certifications/Licenses:

  • P.E. (G.E. Preferred)

The pay range for this California position is $150,000- $180,000 per year; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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