Project Geotechnical Engineer

SOCOTEC US; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

SOCOTEC US is seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer based in Houston, Texas. The successful candidate will manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects, interacting with clients and managing budgets. Responsibilities include coordinating field activities like testing and logging, performing analyses, and preparing proposals.

Applicants must be a licensed PE with at least 4 years of geotechnical consulting experience and excellent communication skills. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Licensed professional engineer (PE) with 4+ years of experience in geotechnical consulting.
• Familiarity with local engineering practice is preferred.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects.
• Coordinate field activities such as boring and testing.
• Prepare geotechnical engineering proposals and reports.

Skills

Local experience

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

Project Geotechnical Engineer (Houston, Texas). The successful candidate will manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects, including meeting and interacting with 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.

Qualifications

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.

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

Benefits

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

EEO Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.