Civil - Geotechnical

Geoengineer; Nevada; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Disability insurance

Job summary

NV5, Inc. in California is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical projects, mentor professionals, and develop client relationships across municipal, commercial, and public sectors. You will oversee proposals, reports, and project leadership while contributing to business growth in the Northern California region.

The ideal candidate will manage complex projects, ensure QA/QC compliance, and drive business development with a focus on safety and professional standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of geotechnical experience.
• Registered RG, CEG, PE, GE, or equivalent in CA.
• BS or Master’s Degree in a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Leads by example and adheres to firm policies and procedures.
• Manage large-scale, complex projects and monitor group workload.
• Generate MIS reports to proactively manage group and office profitability.
• Lead project management, client interaction, and revenue generation.
• Prepare proposals and assign project responsibilities.
• Monitor budgets, WIP, AR, and timely billing/collections.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance appraisals.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Budget management

Technical writing

Education

BS or MS in Geotechnical/Engineering

Job description

US-CA-Nevada City | US-CA-Truckee | US-CA-Chico

NV5, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven Senior Geotechnical Engineer in the Geotechnical field for a leadership position in Nevada City, CA. Our offices provide consulting engineering services that include conventional geotechnical services and construction materials testing services, as well as advanced geotechnical engineering for hillside design, retaining structures, bridges, seismic analyses, and forensic geotechnical engineering, including public schools and hospitals. Our client base is in the municipal, commercial, and public sectors.At NV5, we empower our engineers to take ownership of their careers and make a meaningful impact from day one. Team Members are entrusted to lead technical projects, develop proposals and reports, cultivate client relationships, and contribute to business growth. You will collaborate with and mentor engineering professionals and technical staff while helping shape innovative solutions for our clients. We actively support professional development and encourage participation in industry organizations, conferences, workshops, and speaking engagements, providing opportunities to expand your expertise, build your network, and establish yourself as a leader in the profession.The ideal candidate will reside in the region of Northern California, preferably in Sacramento County, Placer County, or Nevada County.

Responsibilities

Group Management:

• Leads by example, supports the firm’s goals and objectives, and follows the firm’s policies and procedures.
• Manage large-scale, complex projects to ensure the effective functioning of the group and project deliverables.
• Generate and/or monitor all available MIS reports to proactively manage group and office workload and profitability.
• Manage project work in progress and accounts receivable, providing leadership to project managers and interacting with clients as appropriate to forestall and resolve problems.
• Manage administrative staff, including reception and document editing personnel, including daily workflow and employee performance evaluation.

Business Development:

• Recognizes, initiates, and advances business development opportunities.
• Works closely with Marketing on business development opportunities.
• Participates in project meetings, public hearings, client events, and interview presentations for new projects.
• Independently develops and maintains client relationships and generates new revenue.
• Prepares proposals on prospective projects, assigning project management responsibilities to group employees.
• Manages project and office budgets for profitability to achieve firm objectives.
• Monitors group and office financial reports.
• Manages office and group WIP and AR to ensure timely billing and collections.
• Monitors and approves the group's weekly time and expense reports.
• Manages all employees assigned to the manager’s group.
• Manages business unit operations.
• Demonstrates excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Provides coaching, training, and conducts performance appraisals.
• Prepares employee development plans to assist employees in realizing professional goals and to address performance issues.
• Initiates and participates in recruitment efforts.
• Disseminates publications and technical information as appropriate to foster a continuous education environment.
• Works as part of the corporate senior management team to develop and improve processes and procedures.

Professional Development:

• Participating member of professional organizations/associations.
• Participates in internal Brownbag presentations.
• Develops and manages program of internal brownbag presentations.
• Reads professional publications.
• Occasionally attends professional seminars.

Communication:

• Timely and appropriately communicates to project employees, subcontractors, principal-in-charge, and clients.
• Performs advanced level technical writing.
• Embodies company values of open, direct and honest communication, and mentors the group in this area.

QA/QC Management:

• Understands and applies the company's technical manual and standard operating procedures.
• Ensures group-wide consistent application of QA/QC policies and procedures to maximize error-free project deliverables.

Desired Qualifications:The ideal candidate will have experience with conventional geotechnical engineering design as well as more specialized geotechnical and temporary works applications, including:

• Foundation design and recommendations, including shallow and deep foundation systems
• Retaining wall design and analysis
• Earthwork, grading, settlement, and slope stability evaluationsTemporary excavation support and shoring design
• Tieback and internally braced shoring systems
• Soil nail wall design
• Rock anchor and ground anchor systems
• Manta Ray and other earth anchoring systems
• Construction-phase geotechnical engineering and temporary works support
• Design applications involving the interface between geotechnical and structural engineering

Experience designing temporary shoring and earth-retention systems is highly desirable, particularly for candidates who can apply both geotechnical and structural engineering principles to develop practical, constructible solutions.Loss Prevention/Health & Safety:

• Ensures group compliance with company Health & Safety and OSHA procedures.
• Completes internal Loss Prevention Program and ensures group completion of same.
• Ensures all group employees have completed appropriate training programs and licenses and permits are up to date.
• Discusses project issues with the principal-in-charge.
• Coordinates with senior technical employees to resolve discrepancies with clients.

Requirements

Education/Qualifications:

• BS or Master’s Degree in a related technical field required; Geotechnical is desired.
• 8+ years of experience.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Registered RG, CEG, PE, GE, or equivalent in CA.

The pay range for this position in California is $160,000 to $185,000 per year. Base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location of the candidate.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world. Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.

We commit to an equal employment opportunity workplace. Consideration for employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law. The company utilizes AI enabled tools to organize candidate responses. These tools may be used in the screening or assessment of applicants.