Project Engineer - Geotechnical

About the role

NV5 is seeking experienced engineers with a geotechnical background to join our expanding northern California business in Truckee/Tahoe/Reno area. The position involves managing and overseeing geotechnical projects in the greater Truckee/Tahoe area, as well as into the Reno, NV basin.

Responsibilities

• Determines project scope by understanding client requirements, reviewing regulatory standards, and preparing cost estimates.
• Determines project schedule, coordinates resources, and monitors and controls project budget.
• Supervises and assists in field work and analyzes test results.
• Ensures projects are completed according to contractual requirements and agreed-upon schedule.
• Ensures overall quality of the work.
• Collaborates with and leads staff professional and engineering technician personnel.
• Maintains client relationships and appropriately manages client expectations and satisfaction.
• Reviews and creates technical documents and interprets technical plans and specifications.
• Accurately reports observations and test results through clear, concise verbal and written communications.
• Keeps abreast of current regulatory requirements and industry standards for the types of projects performed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in geotechnical, or Equivalent.
• Professional registration as a California PE or ability to be licensed in CA within a 6 to 12-month testing cycle.
• Registration as a Geotechnical Engineer or the ability to get registration preferred.
• 3-5+ years of experience in engineering and/or geology (Commercial, Public Works, Resort Structural, or DSA/HCAI projects).
• Knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures, and professional judgment to make modifications or execute complex features or solutions.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects and materials up to 50 pounds.
• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Intermittently walk, stand, kneel, bend, reach, and stoop.
• May be required to work outside regular business hours.
• Frequent travel may be required, including out-of-town assignments.

Benefits

The pay range for this position in California is $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience 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.