What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Geotechnical Engineer position at LVI Associates?
Senior Project Engineer
Location: Irvine, California
Overview: A dynamic firm specializing in Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Services, Engineering Geology, and Materials Testing Construction Inspection is seeking a Senior Project Engineer. This firm has multiple offices throughout Northern and Southern California and is consistently ranked among the top design firms. The projects include high-density housing, innovative school campuses, science/commercial buildings, infill, mid- to high-rise structures, parking structures, and major capital improvement projects.
Recommended Experience/Requirements:
- Five or more years of experience in geotechnical engineering project management
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering
- Preferred Licensed as a California Professional Engineer (PE) and on track for Geotechnical Engineer (GE) License
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Essential Functions:
- Lead and manage projects, including delegating tasks to available staff resources
- Perform technical review of non-complex geotechnical reports, addenda letters, and proposals
- Perform geotechnical engineering analyses including vertical/lateral capacity of shallow and deep foundations, settlement analyses, liquefaction analyses, slope stability analyses, retaining wall recommendations, grading evaluation (knowledge of ground motion evaluations is a plus)
- Provide geotechnical recommendations for the design of private and public projects
- Oversee construction geotechnical services on a project-by-project basis
- Generate new work from existing and new clients a plus
- Demonstrate good judgment and maturity; knows when to apply professional judgment without supervision
Physical Demands: This job is primarily in a professional office environment, but given the nature of the work, there will be occasions when field time is necessary. Requires the ability to lift 20-pound samples or equipment.
Expected Hours of Work: Generally Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm; hybrid schedule of in-office and work from home.
Compensation Range: Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience, pay range $100,000-$130,000 annually
Benefits: Competitive compensation, expense/mileage reimbursement, 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options, company-provided life and disability insurance coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, training and development opportunities, company picnics, holiday parties, and a friendly working environment.
Salary : $100,000 - $130,000
