Pavement Engineering
Career Opportunity: Pavement Engineer
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange County, CA
Position Levels: Project, Senior, Associate
About the Company
They are a well-established engineering consulting firm with a decades-long reputation for delivering technical excellence and practical solutions across Southern California's most complex and high-profile projects. Their services span Pavement Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Instrumentation, Laboratory Testing, and Forensic Consulting.
They work on diverse projects, including master-planned communities, high-rise office towers, major infrastructure, custom homes, and pavement improvement programs for public and private clients. They offer a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development, hands-on experience, and meaningful contributions to infrastructure that supports communities.
Major Responsibilities
As a Pavement Engineer, you will engage in technical analysis, fieldwork, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Depending on experience and level, responsibilities include:
- Field Evaluations & Investigations: Perform on-site pavement evaluations through visual surveys, subsurface explorations, and non-destructive testing.
- Pavement Testing & Analysis: Utilize tools such as Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD), Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), and Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP).
- Pavement Management Plans & PCI Surveys: Conduct Pavement Condition Index (PCI) surveys and assist in developing pavement management plans.
- Pavement Design: Design new and rehabilitated pavement sections (flexible and rigid systems).
- Construction Observation & Materials Testing: Provide or manage field inspection and materials testing during construction.
- Data Processing & Technical Reporting: Compile and analyze lab results, core logs, and test data; contribute to technical reports and cost estimates.
- Forensic Evaluations: Assess causes of pavement distress and recommend corrective actions.
- Technical Documentation: Prepare drawings, reports, figures, and other deliverables.
- Project Management: Manage projects, including proposals, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
- Software: Use AutoCAD, ArcGIS, MicroPAVER, StreetSaver, and GPR data processing tools.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work with geotechnical, civil, and structural engineering teams.
Minimum Requirements
- Education: BS in Civil Engineering with interest in pavement engineering.
- Experience: 4-10+ years in pavement engineering.
- Skills: Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
- Physical: Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and walk project sites.
- Transportation: Reliable vehicle for site visits.
- Attributes: Self-driven, detail-oriented, and collaborative.
Preferred Qualifications
- EIT certification
- California PE license (for senior roles)
- MS in Civil Engineering with pavement emphasis
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
- Experience with pavement engineering software
- Field and lab testing experience
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