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Staff Geologist

NV5
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, California, Torrance
Aug 07, 2025

Staff Geologist




Job ID
2025-11202

# of Openings
1

Location
US-CA-Torrance

Category
Geotechnical

Type
Regular Full-Time



Overview

V5 (NASDAQ: NVEE) provides engineering and consulting services to public and private sectors, delivering solutions through five business verticals: Construction Quality Assurance, Infrastructure, Utility Services, Program Management, and Environmental. 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.

As 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.

NV5, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and self-driven Geologist for our Torrance, CA office. The Torrance office offers consulting engineering services, encompassing conventional geotechnical services, environmental projects, and construction materials testing services, as well as advanced geotechnical engineering for hillside design, retaining structures, bridges, seismic analyses, and forensic geotechnical engineering. Our client base is in both the commercial and public sectors. You will work with our experienced, senior-level team, both in the office and in the field.



Responsibilities

    Perform geotechnical exploration, including field mapping, drilling, and trenching, for various geotechnical studies.
  • Perform field observation and testing on grading and construction projects, including field density testing and concrete sampling and testing.
  • Perform site assessment and remediation for water, wastewater, and soil.
  • Assist in geotechnical report preparation including exploration logs, map and cross section preparation, geotechnical analyses, and report writing.
  • Perform miscellaneous field, office and laboratory duties in support of geotechnical studies and construction materials testing projects.


Qualifications

  • BS Geology / Geological Sciences (MS preferred)
  • 0-2 years of professional experience in the field

The pay range for this position in California is $ 73,000 to $75,000 per year. 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.

All local employment laws apply. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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