Geotechnical Project Engineer - Field & Office (SoCal)

LVI Associates; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates seeks a Project-Level Geotechnical Engineer in Southern California. This role blends field and office tasks, focusing on leading geotechnical investigations, preparing detailed reports, and overseeing field operations. Candidates should possess a B.S. in Civil Engineering, EIT certification, and 3-7+ years of relevant experience. Familiarity with Southern California agencies and strong communication skills are essential. This position offers opportunities for mentoring junior staff and contributing to various infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Strong exposure to both fieldwork and reporting.
• Familiarity with Southern California agencies and permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical investigations from proposal through final report.
• Prepare and review geotechnical reports and site investigations.
• Oversee field operations including drilling and sampling.

Skills

Geotechnical investigations

Project coordination

Fieldwork

Strong communication skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field

EIT required; PE on track preferred

Tools

Rocscience (Slide, Settle3)

Ensoft (LPile, APile, SHAFT)

gINT / soil logging software

Job description

LVI Associates seeks a Project-Level Geotechnical Engineer in Southern California. This role blends field and office tasks, focusing on leading geotechnical investigations, preparing detailed reports, and overseeing field operations. Candidates should possess a B.S. in Civil Engineering, EIT certification, and 3-7+ years of relevant experience. Familiarity with Southern California agencies and strong communication skills are essential. This position offers opportunities for mentoring junior staff and contributing to various infrastructure projects.