Project Engineer - Geotechnical Orion Placement - 5.0 Newport Beach, CA Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $110,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications AutoCAD Teamwork Project engineering Managing projects in an engineering role Engineer in Training Organizational skills Managing projects Technical writing experience within technology Civil Engineering Full Job Description Why This Is a Great Opportunity Take ownership of geotechnical projects from initial investigation through final recommendations and construction support Grow into a meaningful project management role with direct client exposure and increasing independence Work on technically interesting Southern California projects involving hillside properties, coastal sites, slope stability, retaining structures, foundations, and development Join a collaborative, growing team where engineers stay closely involved with their projects instead of being limited to a narrow production role Build valuable experience while progressing toward California PE licensure

Location :

Newport Beach, CA. This is a hybrid opportunity for a Southern California based engineer who is comfortable traveling to project sites throughout the region, primarily Orange County with occasional work from Los Angeles through North San Diego County.

Note :

Candidates must have 3+ years of geotechnical consulting or engineering experience, including Southern California experience, an active EIT certification, a B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline, and be actively working toward California PE licensure. You should also be ready to independently manage a geotechnical investigation from planning through completion. About Us We are a growing Southern California geotechnical and engineering geology consulting team supporting a variety of residential, hillside, coastal, development, and construction projects. Our engineers work closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and reviewing agencies while taking meaningful ownership of their projects. We value sound judgment, communication, accountability, and people who want to grow with our team. Confidential Employer. Job Description Manage geotechnical investigations from initial planning and field coordination through analysis, reporting, and completion Prepare proposals and assist with project scoping, scheduling, and budgeting Coordinate geotechnical field investigations and review boring logs, laboratory testing, plans, and subsurface information Perform geotechnical engineering analyses and develop practical recommendations Prepare geotechnical reports, technical letters, and agency responses Review architectural, structural, civil, and grading plans Coordinate directly with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and reviewing agencies Provide construction support, field consultation, and geotechnical observation Manage multiple active projects while keeping schedules and deliverables moving forward Qualifications 3+ years of geotechnical consulting or engineering experience Southern California geotechnical experience Active EIT certification B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline Actively working toward California PE licensure Experience managing geotechnical investigations and multiple active projects Strong technical writing, organization, and communication skills Experience with slope stability, hillside projects, retaining walls, drilled pier foundations, construction observation, or Southern California geology is preferred Why You Will Love Working Here Greater project ownership and independence as your experience grows Direct interaction with clients and other engineering professionals A mix of office, technical, project management, and field responsibilities Exposure to challenging geotechnical projects across Southern California A collaborative environment where strong performers can grow into significant project leadership responsibilities

JPC - 2422

Pay:

$85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s):

Yes/No:

Do you currently hold an active EIT certification and are you actively working toward California PE licensure?

Yes/No:

Are you based in Southern California and able to travel to project sites throughout the region? Briefly explain which role on your resume best aligns with this position and why. If you have any resume gaps, please briefly explain. This role is hybrid at the Newport Beach, CA location. Confirm you are okay with this: Y/N In what city/state do you currently reside? What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.

Experience:

geotechnical consulting: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

EIT certification (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Newport Beach, CA 92659