Field Geotechnical Engineer: Earthwork & Pile Oversight

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bechtel Total Rewards

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation seeks a Field Geotechnical Engineer for our Houston, TX project, supporting earthwork, subgrade prep, backfill, compaction, and site utilities. Primary focus on field oversight with occasional ACIP pile support, coordinating with construction teams and design. Travel to other Bechtel sites in the U.S.

may be required. The ideal candidate holds an MS in Geotechnical Engineering (or PhD) with EIT certification and solid field testing experience.

Qualifications

• Progressive field experience in earthwork and site grading on industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with ACIP pile installation and dewatering systems.
• Ability to read geotechnical drawings and reports; familiarity with ASTM standards.

Responsibilities

• Verify subgrade suitability and implement remediation for unsuitable material.
• Conduct proof-rolling and probing to evaluate stability and identify soft areas.
• Verify earthwork specs, lift thickness, moisture conditioning, and testing frequencies.
• Coordinate backfill, compaction testing, and layout around structures and utilities.
• Inspect trenches and dewatering; ensure slope protection and stability.
• Oversee excavation support systems and soil stabilization techniques.
• Coordinate lab soil testing and manage stockpile volumes for site balance.
• Provide field engineering support for ACIP pile installation and QA/QC.
• Document field results, testing, and deviations; prepare reports.
• Travel to US sites for short- or long-term assignments as needed.

Skills

Field supervision

Earthwork & subgrade

ACIP piles

Soil stabilization

Geotechnical testing

Reading drawings/reports

MS Office

Communication

Education

MS in Geotechnical Engineering

PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Tools

gINT

Settle3

LPILE/APILE

SLOPE/W

Job description

Bechtel Corporation seeks a Field Geotechnical Engineer for our Houston, TX project, supporting earthwork, subgrade prep, backfill, compaction, and site utilities. Primary focus on field oversight with occasional ACIP pile support, coordinating with construction teams and design. Travel to other Bechtel sites in the U.S.

may be required. The ideal candidate holds an MS in Geotechnical Engineering (or PhD) with EIT certification and solid field testing experience.