Geotechnical Engineer

Office Engineer – Geotechnical (California PE Required)

Location: Orange County, CA

About the Role: A privately held geotechnical and environmental consulting firm is seeking a California-licensed PE to join its Orange County office as an Office Engineer. This is a full-time, office-based role with occasional field responsibilities and technical collaboration across multiple offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical report writing for geotechnical investigations and site assessments
• Collaborate with engineers and geologists across offices on diverse project types
• Support proposal development and report review as needed
• Conduct limited fieldwork for project monitoring (approx. 20%)
• Participate in client communication and project coordination
• Optional involvement in business development and mentorship

Qualifications

• PE license in California (required)
• BS in Civil Engineering (required for PE eligibility)
• MS in Geotechnical Engineering or related field (preferred but not required)
• 5–10 years of geotechnical experience with strong technical writing skills
• Experience with storage facilities, franchise developments, and infrastructure projects
• Lab oversight experience is a plus but not required

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $120,000–$155,000+ depending on experience and BD capabilities

Competitive benefits package including licensure support and mentorship

Flexible placement options: direct hire or hourly consulting

Career advancement opportunities into assistant manager roles or other offices

Company Culture

Family-owned firm with 78 employees and a collaborative, growth-oriented environment

Long-term client contracts and stable workload

Regular team meetings and cross-office collaboration

Culture focused on promotion, retention, and employee development

Hiring Process

Initial interview with hiring manager

Technical interview with senior engineers to assess report writing and project experience

Writing samples or assessments may be requested

Project Types

Franchise businesses, storage facilities, restaurants, oil/lube sites

Mix of complex and routine geotechnical assignments

Clients include national developers with operations across multiple states

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Orange, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120,000.00 - $155,000.00/yr.

Health & Wellness

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Financial & Retirement

Competitive Salary

401(k) Plan (with matching)

Profit Sharing

Performance Bonus (in some offices, a quarterly bonus program is available)

Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Orange, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025.