{"id":1299570,"url":"https://alion.io/job/nv5-staff-geotechnical-engineer","title":"Staff Geotechnical Engineer","company":{"id":2748568,"name":"NV5","domain":"nv5.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/nv5","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"staff","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Irvine, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":80000,"max":105000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":105000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-26T10:49:55Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-26","last_verified_at":"2026-09-26T13:39:38Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"Overview\nNV5 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.\nAs 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.\nThe Staff Geotechnical Engineer plans and conducts work requiring judgment and independent evaluation in the development and execution of subsurface exploration techniques, conducts engineering analysis, prepares reports, and provides construction project oversight. A Staff Engineer acts as a resource and specialist in the application of geotechnical engineering concepts, analysis, and principles in the discipline. The Staff Engineer works under the supervision of the designated location manager and senior staff.\nThe Staff Geotechnical Engineer will assist with projects from inception to completion, including preparation of technical and cost proposals, oversight of field technicians, engineering analyses, laboratory test results, and preparation of deliverables on schedule and within budget. The Staff Engineer is responsible for meeting the company’s objectives for chargeability, attention to detail, and have a strong willingness to learn.\nThis role is a hybrid (3-day office) located in our Irvine office. Ideally, we'd like candidates to live within 1 hour of the office.\nResponsibilities\nSupport project managers and senior staff with planning and executing large and small projects with complex features.\nReviews work products for compliance with provisions of the Quality Control Manual.\nAs an individual researcher or worker, carries out complex assignments that require the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.\nSupervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of field technicians and other technical or administrative personnel who assist in specific assignments.\nDevelops and reviews technical and cost proposals, technical deliverables, and other documents.\nServes as staff professional on construction projects, observing and approving foundation excavations, ground improvement, temporary and permanent shoring, and cut and fill slopes.\nManages subsurface explorations, including sampling and logging of boreholes, installing geotechnical instrumentation such as monitoring wells and inclinometers, and supervising subcontractors.\nQualifications\nEducation and Experience:\nBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, a Masters is a plus\nEngineer in Training (EIT) certification desired. Working towards PE licensure is expected.\nMinimum 3 years of geotechnical Field Engineer construction experience required.\nConstruction experience is a plus.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nKnowledge of current regulatory requirements and industry standards for the types of projects performed.\nExcellent communication skills with clients, contractors, and colleagues.\nExcellent writing skills, language usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and ability to produce reports that are complete and accurate in a timely manner.\nConsistently demonstrates sound professional judgment, attention to detail, and excellent time management.\nWillingness to travel to complete assignments. Must have a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.\nExcellent interpersonal skills, including teamwork and problem-solving skills.\nPhysical and Environmental Factors:\nAbility to lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects and materials up to 50 pounds.\nAble to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time. Intermittently walk, stand, kneel, bend, reach, and stoop.\nMay be required to work outside normal business hours. Frequent travel may be required, including out-of-town assignments.\nReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.\nMust adhere to NV5 safety practices and policies.\nTruck or SUV required to perform field investigations and work on construction sites\nThe pay range for this position in California is $80,000 to $105,000 per hour. Base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location 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.\nAll local employment laws apply. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.\nNV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.\nNV5 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. 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