Senior Staff Engineer and/or Project Engineer Position Overview We are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager to join our growing engineering consulting team. This position is ideal for a geotechnical engineer with approximately 3-5 years of consulting experience who is ready to take on greater responsibility, increase client interaction, and manage projects from initial investigation through completion. The role will involve a combination of technical engineering, project coordination, client communication, field support, and project management. Experience with residential development, hillside properties, slope stability, retaining structures, foundations, and construction-phase geotechnical services is highly valued. Key Responsibilities Prepare project proposals, scopes of work, and preliminary budgets. Plan and coordinate geotechnical field investigations and site activities. Review boring logs, laboratory testing results, grading plans, structural plans, and subsurface information. Perform geotechnical engineering analyses and develop engineering recommendations. Prepare geotechnical reports, technical letters, and responses to reviewing agencies. Coordinate with clients, architects, structural and civil engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies. Provide construction-phase geotechnical consultation and field support. Review architectural, structural, civil, and grading plans. Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedules, budgets, and deliverables. Coordinate projects from initial investigation through reporting and project completion. Communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly to clients and project stakeholders. Support senior engineers and gradually assume increased responsibility for project management and client relationships. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Approximately 3-5 years of geotechnical consulting experience. EIT certification required. Actively working toward California Professional Engineer (PE) licensure. Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to independently manage multiple projects and competing priorities. Experience reviewing architectural, structural, civil, and grading plans. Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles and consulting practices. Ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies. Preferred Experience Southern California geotechnical consulting experience. Hillside residential development and redevelopment projects. Slope stability evaluations and analysis. Retaining wall design and recommendations. Drilled pier and deep foundation systems. Construction observation and field consultation. Coastal property and development experience. Familiarity with Southern California geology and geotechnical conditions. What This Opportunity Offers This is an opportunity for a developing geotechnical engineer to build on a strong technical foundation while gaining greater project ownership, client interaction, field experience, and project management responsibility. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging geotechnical projects while continuing to develop toward professional licensure.