Senior Geotechnical Engineer – CA PE, Ground & Foundations Lead

Leoforce; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce invites an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join a transportation-focused practice in California. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will oversee subsurface investigations, analyses, and reporting, ensuring design decisions are grounded in soil and site condition interpretation.

A PE license in California and GE licensure are required. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, demonstrate strong client communication, and collaborate within

Qualifications

• Requires PE license in California and Geotechnical licensure.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Professional experience in geotechnical engineering, including subsurface investigations and interpretation of soil/site conditions.
• Experience developing recommendations for foundations, earthwork, bearing capacity, or related design considerations.
• Strong report writing and coordination with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate geotechnical field investigations, drilling activities, laboratory testing, and interpretation of results.
• Manage technical deliverables, project activities, and client communications from investigation through design and construction.
• Oversee geotechnical investigations and engineering analyses to deliver reliable solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers, field personnel, and stakeholders to ensure project success.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Subsurface investigations

Geotechnical report writing

Project coordination

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Leoforce invites an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join a transportation-focused practice in California. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will oversee subsurface investigations, analyses, and reporting, ensuring design decisions are grounded in soil and site condition interpretation.

A PE license in California and GE licensure are required. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, demonstrate strong client communication, and collaborate within