Principal Geotechnical Engineer Houston

SOCOTEC, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k)

Job summary

SOCOTEC, Inc. seeks a Principal Geotechnical Engineer in Houston, TX to lead the geotechnical practice within Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company.

The role directs projects, oversees staff, interfaces with clients, and provides technical guidance on project components to ensure high performance and safe, reliable results. The candidate will bring a Texas-licensed PE along with 10+ years of related experience and proven leadership, communication, and client-relations skills to deliver quality

Qualifications

• Licensed professional engineer in Texas with 10+ years of related experience.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with client-relations track record.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Principal-in-Charge directing, reviewing and overseeing geotechnical projects.
• Interface with clients and attend meetings as necessary.
• Provide technical guidance to project managers and staff on project components.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Education

Texas PE license

Job description

Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Houston, TX

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth.

SOCOTEC’s Specialty Engineering Team offers highly technical services in evaluating an asset’s integrity, reliability, and operational capabilities. Our professionals evaluate projects, materials, engineering systems, and their components to determine its performance, mitigate risk, enhance quality, and provide advice on its impacts.

Our engineering professionals specialize in failure analysis, non-destructive engineering, fitness for service, probabilistic analysis, technical modeling, materials testing, and other niche engineering projects. Our engineering team tackles technical challenges, disputes, investigations, testing and more with the ability to drive projects to safe and successful completion.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work.

Job Description

Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company has an immediate opening for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer in the Houston, Texas office. The candidate will serve as the Principal-in-Charge of projects and will direct, review, and oversee projects and provide guidance to engineering staff. Additional job duties may include:

• Selecting project managers for projects and directing and assisting the project manager throughout project duration.
• Interfacing with clients and attend meetings, as necessary.
• Assuming technical responsibility for project components and providing technical assistance to project managers and engineering staff.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should be a licensed professional engineer in Texas with over 10 years of related experience. A well-rounded background in geotechnical engineering, strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, and a track record of successful client relationship and service are required. Candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, positive attitude, and problem solving skills.

Additional Information

Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time, in office

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.