Project Geotechnical Engineer

Ninyo & Moore, A SOCOTEC Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geotechnical consulting firm in Houston, Texas is seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer to manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects. The successful candidate will coordinate field activities and provide technical support to staff engineers. A B.S. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering is required, and a licensed professional engineer (PE) with at least 4 years of experience in geotechnical consulting is preferred. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in geotechnical consulting.
• Familiarity with local engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects.
• Coordinate field activities including logging borings and test pits.
• Perform foundation, slope stability, and settlement analyses.

Skills

Licensed professional engineer (PE)

Detail-oriented

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Job Description: Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company has an immediate opening for a Project Geotechnical Engineer in Houston, Texas. The successful candidate will manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects, including meeting and interacting with the clients, and managing budgets. The Project Engineer will coordinate and participate in field activities, including logging of borings, test pits, trenches and cores; evaluation of geologic and seismic hazards; forensic evaluation of distressed structures and failed slopes; perform foundation, slope stability, and settlement analyses; and prepare geotechnical engineering proposals and reports. Duties will also include providing technical support to staff‑level engineers, geologists and field technicians.

Education: B.S. required (Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering), M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.

Required Skills: The successful candidate should be a licensed professional engineer (PE) with 4+ years' of experience in geotechnical consulting. The ideal candidate will bring local experience and familiarity with the local engineering practice. Candidate should be a team player, be detail oriented and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.