Senior Geotechnical Engineer

NV5; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life insurance

PTO

401(k)

Professional development/advancement

Job summary

NV5, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Senior Geotechnical Engineer for a leadership role in its Truckee, CA office.

The position focuses on conventional geotechnical services, construction materials testing, hillside design, seismic analyses, and forensic geotechnical engineering for commercial and public sector clients. Responsibilities include directing projects, proposing and presenting, supervising staff, and engaging in business development.

Qualifications

• Experience with public works and transportation projects.
• Geotechnical design and calculations for permanent and temporary supports.
• Seismic risk analysis and soil-structure interaction analyses.
• At least 5 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Advanced degree in geotechnical engineering; PM experience.
• California PE required; GE or ability to obtain GE.
• Experience with gINT, LPile, SlopeW, MathCAD and CAD preferred.
• Senior level based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and execute geotechnical project assignments including analysis, report prep, field exploration, and lab services.
• Provide senior review of proposals and reports; ensure commitments to clients.
• Direct and develop proposals and presentations; assist in business development.
• Supervise geotechnical staff and technicians.
• Participate in professional and technical organizations.

Skills

Geotechnical science

Project management

Seismic risk analysis

Public works experience

Education

Advanced degree in geotechnical engineering

5+ years geotechnical experience

Tools

gINT

LPile

SlopeW

MathCAD

CAD

Job description

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

NV5, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven SENIOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER for a leadership position in its Truckee, CA office. The Truckee office provides consulting engineering services which 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. Our client base is in both the commercial and public sectors.

Responsibilities

• Direct and execute geotechnical project assignments including, engineering analysis and report preparation, field exploration and laboratory services.
• Provide senior-level review of proposals and reports, and ensure that commitments to clients are met.
• Direct and develop proposals and presentations and assist in business development activities.
• Supervise geotechnical staff and technicians.
• Actively participate in professional and technical organizations.

Qualifications

Education/Qualifications:

• Candidates must have experience with public works and transportation projects.
• Must have experience with geotechnical design and calculations for permanent and temporary support systems for excavation and building foundations.
• Seismic risk analysis and soil structure interaction analyses abilities.
• A qualified candidate should have at least 5 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience.
• Possess an advanced degree in geotechnical engineering, have experience in processing foundation reports, and experience as a project manager.
• A California PE required. California GE or ability to quickly obtain GE is required.
• Experience with software including gINT, LPile, SlopeW, MathCAD, and CAD is preferred.
• Senior level is based on experience.

Certifications/Licenses:

• P.E. (G.E. Preferred)

The pay range for this California position is $150,000- $170,000 per year; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. Base pay information is based on market location.

• medical
• dental
• life insurance
• PTO
• 401(k)
• professional development/advancement opportunities

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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