Geotechnical Engineer

Job Title

Office Engineer — Geotechnical (California PE Required)

Orange County, CA

A privately held geotechnical and environmental consulting firm is seeking a California-licensed PE to join its Orange County office as an Office Engineer. This is a full-time, office-based role with occasional field responsibilities and technical collaboration across multiple offices.

• Lead technical report writing for geotechnical investigations and site assessments
• Collaborate with engineers and geologists across offices on diverse project types
• Support proposal development and report review as needed
• Conduct limited fieldwork for project monitoring (approx. 20%)
• Participate in client communication and project coordination
• Optional involvement in business development and mentorship

• PE license in California (required)
• BS in Civil Engineering (required for PE eligibility)
• MS in Geotechnical Engineering or related field (preferred but not required)
• 5–10 years of geotechnical experience with strong technical writing skills
• Experience with storage facilities, franchise developments, and infrastructure projects
• Lab oversight experience is a plus but not required

• Salary range: $120,000–$155,000+ depending on experience and BD capabilities
• Competitive benefits package including licensure support and mentorship
• Flexible placement options: direct hire or hourly consulting
• Career advancement opportunities into assistant manager roles or other offices
• Health & Wellness:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life Insurance
• Financial & Retirement:
  • 401(k) Plan (with matching)
  • Profit Sharing
  • Performance Bonus (in some offices, a quarterly bonus program is available)
• Time Off:
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity & Paternity Leave
  • Bereavement Leave

• Family-owned firm with 78 employees and a collaborative, growth-oriented environment
• Long-term client contracts and stable workload
• Regular team meetings and cross-office collaboration
• Culture focused on promotion, retention, and employee development

• Initial interview with hiring manager
• Technical interview with senior engineers to assess report writing and project experience
• Writing samples or assessments may be requested

• Franchise businesses, storage facilities, restaurants, oil/lube sites
• Mix of complex and routine geotechnical assignments
• Clients include national developers with operations across multiple states

Permanent position based out of Orange, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025.

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