Geotechnical Engineer- Senior to Associate

NV5 is seeking a motivated and skilled Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing team in Ventura, California. This position is open to candidates ranging from Senior Project Engineer to Associate Engineer level — a range spanning 10 to 15 years of professional experience. You will contribute to small to large, technically challenging and rewarding geotechnical projects for both public and private sector clients across a wide range of markets.

We are building a team of entrepreneurial, kind, and solutions-oriented professionals with genuine can-do attitudes — people who take ownership of their work, support their colleagues, and bring creativity and integrity to every project.

Candidates will work on projects across a broad range of public and private sector markets, including but not limited to:

• Transportation infrastructure (roads, bridges, highways, rail)
• Power (transmission, generation, substations)
• Oil & gas and midstream infrastructure
• Water and wastewater infrastructure
• K–12 and higher education (schools, universities)
• Peer Review Engineering Services
• Land development and residential buildings
• Industrial facilities
• Biotech and life sciences
• Data centers

• Lead and support geotechnical investigations, including planning, drilling oversight, soil and rock sampling, and field data collection
• Perform and review geotechnical analyses, including slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, earth pressure, liquefaction, and seepage
• Provide construction monitoring and observation services, including earthwork, foundation installation, retaining wall construction, and deep foundation systems; document field activities and produce field reports
• Install, monitor, and interpret geotechnical instrumentation including inclinometers, piezometers, settlement monitors, and load cells
• Prepare geotechnical investigation reports, technical memoranda, computation packages, design reports, and specifications
• Manage projects and tasks, including scope, schedule, and budget; coordinate with subconsultants and clients
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and internal practice groups across NV5
• Mentor and support less experienced staff; foster a culture of learning, quality, and professional growth
• Participate in proposal preparation, client presentations, and business development activities
• Apply and integrate AI tools into geotechnical workflows to improve efficiency and quality of deliverables
• Maintain health and safety standards and company QA/QC practices

• 10 to 15 years of professional experience in geotechnical engineering (Senior Project Engineer to Associate Engineer level). Master and/or PhD degree in Geotechnical Engineering respectively account for 1.5 and 3 years of work experience.
• Hands-on experience in both geotechnical site investigation and construction observation and testing; instrumentation installation and monitoring experience required
• Strong technical skills in geotechnical analysis and design, including slope stability, retaining systems, foundations, earthwork, and subsurface characterization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear, well-organized technical reports and deliverables
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively on multiple projects simultaneously
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a can-do attitude and commitment to quality and client service
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites regionally and occasionally beyond

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited university, with coursework focused on geotechnical engineering.
• Master of Science or Engineering in Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited university.