Senior Geotechnical Engineer​/Office Lead; PE

• Strong geotechnical report writing experience

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

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.

This is a Permanent position based out of Orange, CA.

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