Executive Administrative Assistant 2026

Job descriptionPrincipia Engineering, Inc., was founded in 2005 by engineers from Exponent, Inc. Our venture is driven by the desire to focus on the fundamental practice of failure analysis and accident reconstruction. We offer the highest level of technical consulting services specializing in failure analysis, the analysis of root causes of accidents and product failures.We are a place where people with a passion for solving problems want to work and can thrive.We are committed to excellence and quality work for all our clients.We are committed to building a work environment which supports and builds on our individual passions.We seek experienced administrative professionals who are organized and energetic, with superb interpersonal and technical skills, and who work well in teams.This position is located at our office in Pleasant Hill, CA.Responsibilities:Communicate effectively with clients via email, phone, and in person - Our Admins are the point of contact between our engineers/scientists and our clientsRequest, review and electronically file and organize documents and case materials - follow up with clients for needed informationManage calendars for engineers - schedule and confirm Zoom and phone meetings, inspections and critical appointmentsAssist with billing and invoice reconciliationOrder and maintain office and break room supplies, maintain evidence logCoordinate and assist with catering for internal meetings and activitiesKeep lobby area, break room/area organized and cleanOther duties as assignedQualifications: * Post-secondary education or Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree required;3-5 years of relevant work experience with a focus on supporting senior manager or department head roles.Strong oral and written communication skills;Capable of working in a fast paced and demanding environment; strong multi-tasking skills required;Proactive self-starter with ability to manage a wide variety of tasks and meet deadlines.Prior customer service skill preferred;Prior experience working in teams;Computer fluency with MSOffice (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook), Adobe Creative Cloud experience desirable; strong keyboard skills;Professional appearance and demeanor with ability to exercise good judgment and discretion;Attention to detail, dependability/punctualityHiring Process:Job Posting - Respond to job posting on ZipRecruiter for initial screen.Video Interview - Selected candidates will receive an invitation to a video interviewIn-Person Interview – Selected candidates will receive an invitation to come in for an interview.Job Offer – successful candidate will receive an invitation to join our team.Principia Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.COVID-19 considerations:We follow the ever changing Contra Costa Health Department guidelines. We require proof of vaccination for employmentCompany DescriptionPrincipia was founded in 2005 by engineers from Exponent, Inc. Our venture is driven by the desire to focus on the fundamental practice of failure analysis and accident reconstruction. We offer the highest level of technical consulting services specializing in failure analysis, the analysis of root causes of accidents and product failures.Principia is:• A place committed to excellence and quality work• A place where every employee’s contribution is valued• A place where people with a passion for solving problems want to work and are given the opportunity to thrive• A place committed to building a work environment which supports and builds on our passions.

Salary : $21 - $25