Geotechnical Engineer IV

Acuren; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid Life & AD&D

Company paid Disability

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in Ventura, CA, open to Senior Project Engineer to Associate Engineer level (10–15 years). You will lead investigations, perform analyses, and monitor fieldwork across diverse markets, including transportation, water, education, and data centers.

Ideal candidates hold CA PE/GE licenses, strong communication, and mentoring skills, with willingness to travel regionally. AI tools experience is a plus; join a team focused on quality and client service.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of geotechnical engineering experience; PE/GE licensure in CA is preferred.
• Hands-on site investigation and construction observation experience required.
• Strong technical skills in slope stability, retaining systems, foundations, earthwork, and subsurface characterization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to produce clear technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical investigations, including planning, drilling oversight, soil/rock sampling, and field data collection.
• Perform analyses: slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, earth pressure, liquefaction, seepage.
• Provide construction monitoring and observation for earthwork, foundations, retaining walls, deep foundations.
• Install, monitor, and interpret geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring data.
• Prepare investigation reports, memos, computation packages, design reports, and specs.
• Manage projects: scope, schedule, budget; coordinate with subconsultants and clients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across NV5; mentor junior staff.
• Participate in proposals and business development; apply AI tools to workflows.
• Maintain health, safety standards and QA/QC practices.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Report writing

Field data collection

Team collaboration

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master of Science in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Slide2 (Rocscience)

Slope/W (GeoStudio)

RS2 (Rocscience)

PLAXIS

FLAC (Itasca)

RSWall

MSEW+

SnailPlus

RSPile

GRLWEAP

CHA-W

PDI Tomo

Settle3D

LiquefyPro

Cliq

Geoliqu

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

Qualifications

• 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

Education

• 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.

Licensure

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California required.
• Geotechnical Engineer (GE) license in California required.

Software & Tools

Familiarity with some or all of the following software is valued; candidates are not expected to be proficient in every tool listed:

• Slope stability: Slide2 (Rocscience) and/or Slope/W (GeoStudio)
• Numerical modeling: RS2 (Rocscience), FLAC (Itasca), and/or PLAXIS
• Retaining wall design: RSWall, MSEW+, SnailPlus
• Drilled shaft/pile analysis: RSPile, GRLWEAP, CHA-W, PDI Tomo
• Settlement analysis: Settle3D, LiquefyPro, Cliq, Geoliqu
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience integrating AI tools into technical workflows is a plus

Benefits

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

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• 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.