Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Tolunay Wong Engineers Inc; Beaumont; On-site; CAD 157,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead projects in Beaumont TX and Geismar LA. The role involves engineering design, field oversight, and mentorship of staff for energy-sector clients. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential as is PE licensure or progress toward it.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering (foreign equivalent accepted).
• MS in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• 6–8 years of geotechnical engineering experience with field and office work.
• Registered Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical proposals.
• Execute geotechnical engineering project assignments.
• Mentor engineering support staff.
• Coordinate geotechnical field and laboratory assignments.
• Perform engineering analyses and report preparation.
• Maintain client expectations for quality and schedule.

Skills

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Geotechnical analyses

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

PE License or EIT

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Slope stability & seepage analyses

Foundation design software

MS Office

Job description

Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. is one of the largest privately & minority owned geotechnical firms in the Gulf Coast. Our offices are in Texas and Louisiana with a staff of over 300 engineers, scientists, technicians, geologists, hydrogeologists, and associated laboratory and support personnel. We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for our Southeast Beaumont TX and Geismar Louisiana Area offices. The successful candidate will provide engineering and consulting services for a wide variety of projects and clients primarily in the Energy Market Sector. We will provide support necessary for career advancement with the objective of developing the candidate into a departmental management role. Our Southeast Texas and Louisiana operations are well established in the local market and our offices have an experienced engineering support staff in place. We are seeking a candidate with excellent communication skills, a strong desire for career advancement, and sound leadership qualities.

Required Qualities:

• Creative, innovative, and outside-the-box thinker
• Diligent and over-achieving worker
• Solution-oriented self-starter
• Forthright and encouraging team player

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical, Civil Engineering or a related field of study, foreign equivalent accepted.
• M.S. in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering is preferred.
• 6-8 years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering, with a proven track record in both field and office-based work.
• Demonstrate verbal communication, writing, and technical presentation skills
• Demonstrate organizational skills for keeping multiple tasks on track from concept through delivery.
• Computer proficient (including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office suite, and Adobe Pro). Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, slope stability and seepage analyses, and foundation design software is preferred.
• Strong technical report writing.
• Registered Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain one in 12 months.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare technical proposals.
• Execute geotechnical engineering project assignments.
• Work with and provide mentorship of engineering support staff.
• Manage and coordinate geotechnical field and laboratory assignments.
• Perform engineering analyses and report preparation.
• Maintain client expectations for project quality and schedule.

REQUIREMENTS

• BachelorDegree in Civil Engineering
• PE License or Active EIT Certification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

BENEFITS

TWE provides its full-time employees with a benefit package that is inclusive of the following:

• Health Insurance with an option for HSA with matching contributions
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance (Individual $50,000 coverage is 100% paid by TWE)
• Catastrophic Accident Insurance (Individual $50,000 coverage is 100% paid by TWE)
• Guardian Supplemental Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Program with up to 4% employer match (eligible after 180 days).
• Employee Assistance Program
• 120 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
• 9 company paid holidays

TWE is an equal opportunity employer.