Pavement Engineering

Associate Vice President @ LVI Associates | West Coast

Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange County, CA

Position Levels: Project, Senior, Associate

They are a well-established engineering consulting firm with a decades‑long reputation for delivering technical excellence and practical solutions across Southern California's most complex and high‑profile projects. Their services span Pavement Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Instrumentation, Laboratory Testing, and Forensic Consulting.

They work on diverse projects, including master‑planned communities, high‑rise office towers, major infrastructure, custom homes, and pavement improvement programs for public and private clients. They offer a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development, hands‑on experience, and meaningful contributions to infrastructure that supports communities.

• Field Evaluations & Investigations: Perform on‑site pavement evaluations through visual surveys, subsurface explorations, and non‑destructive testing.
• Pavement Testing & Analysis: Utilize tools such as Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD), Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), and Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP).
• Pavement Management Plans & PCI Surveys: Conduct Pavement Condition Index (PCI) surveys and assist in developing pavement management plans.
• Pavement Design: Design new and rehabilitated pavement sections (flexible and rigid systems).
• Construction Observation & Materials Testing: Provide or manage field inspection and materials testing during construction.
• Data Processing & Technical Reporting: Compile and analyze lab results, core logs, and test data; contribute to technical reports and cost estimates.
• Forensic Evaluations: Assess causes of pavement distress and recommend corrective actions.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare drawings, reports, figures, and other deliverables.
• Project Management: Manage projects, including proposals, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Software: Use AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Micro
  
  PAVER, Street Saver, and GPR data processing tools.
• Interdisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with geotechnical, civil, and structural engineering teams.

• Education: BS in Civil Engineering with interest in pavement engineering.
• Experience: 4–10+ years in pavement engineering.
• Skills: Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Physical: Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and walk project sites.
• Transportation: Reliable vehicle for site visits.
• Attributes: Self‑driven, detail‑oriented, and collaborative.

• EIT certification
• California PE license (for senior roles)
• MS in Civil Engineering with pavement emphasis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with pavement engineering software
• Field and lab testing experience

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Consulting

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