Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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.

\nCompany Description

LVI Associates exists to enable exceptional careers around the world; we connect exceptional talent, with exceptional opportunities.

We believe that every professional should benefit from the advice of a trusted partner throughout their career.

We provide that partnership to mid to senior level professionals within the Energy, Environmental & Infrastructure spaces through our network of micro-specialist consultants.

Each team within LVI Associates focuses on a specialist area of Energy & Infrastructure. I specialise in sourcing and placing senior level candidates within the bridges and highway construction spaces.

Make LVI Associates your career partner; ensure your career journey is exceptional.

Company Description

LVI Associates exists to enable exceptional careers around the world; we connect exceptional talent, with exceptional opportunities.\r\n\r\nWe believe that every professional should benefit from the advice of a trusted partner throughout their career.\r\n\r\nWe provide that partnership to mid to senior level professionals within the Energy, Environmental & Infrastructure spaces through our network of micro-specialist consultants.\r\n\r\nEach team within LVI Associates focuses on a specialist area of Energy & Infrastructure. I specialise in sourcing and placing senior level candidates within the bridges and highway construction spaces. \r\n\r\nMake LVI Associates your career partner; ensure your career journey is exceptional.