Senior Engineer - Marine

Fugro Holdings; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fugro USA is seeking a Senior Engineer to oversee geotechnical projects, ensuring accuracy, safety, and timely reporting. You will lead field and lab teams, apply soil and rock mechanics knowledge, and guide project design and testing.

The role emphasizes QA/QHSSE, collaboration with regional and lab staff, and mentoring junior engineers, with opportunities for technical leadership within Fugro's geoconsulting practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.
• 3+ years in geotechnical lab testing or construction materials testing.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics, foundation design, site investigation, and geotechnical analysis.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex geotechnical projects, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and safety.
• Collaborate with Regional Manager, Technical Manager, and Lab personnel to develop laboratories.
• Lead field teams to align lab testing with project needs and timelines.
• Explain test procedures and results to clients to build confidence and trust.
• Guide junior engineers through technical challenges and design methodologies.
• Apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems like foundation design for challenging soils.
• Promote initiative and innovation within the team.
• Uphold QA/QHSSE policies and company procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Soil mechanics

Foundation design

Geotechnical analysis

Team leadership

Project oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Fugro's Geoconsulting service line offers expertise in guiding data collection programs, exploring ocean basins, interpreting seafloor geomorphology, conducting environmental and geochemical studies, analyzing geohazards, and advising on foundation design and routing pipelines and cables. The Senior Engineer will oversee complex projects, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and safety in testing and reporting. They must adhere to Company procedures and QHSSE policies. Fugro will not provide work authorization and/or sponsorship for this opportunity. Fugro will not provide relocation assistance for this job opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead by example and place Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and the protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers, or the communities in which we live and work at risk.


• Work closely with the Regional Manager, Technical Manager, Quality Manager, Programme Manager, and Lab personnel to further develop the laboratories.


• Collaborate effectively with field teams to ensure lab testing aligns with project needs and timelines.


• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, explaining test procedures, results, and implications in a way that builds confidence and trust.


• Possess advanced understanding of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, foundation engineering, slope stability, and ground improvement techniques.


• Apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems, such as designing foundations for complex soil conditions or assessing landslide risks.


• Guide junior engineers through complex technical challenges, helping them understand geotechnical concepts, design methodologies, and field practices.


• Encourage initiative and innovation, allowing team members to contribute ideas and take ownership of their work.


• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States, without restrictions.


• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, required.


• Master's degree preferred.


• Have 3 or more year's experience working in a geotechnical or construction materials laboratory and performing tests is highly desired.


• A comprehensive understanding of soil mechanics, foundation design, site investigation, and geotechnical analysis is required.


• Previous experience leading and motivating multi-disciplinary teams is highly desired.


• Must be able to offer advice, feedback, coaching, and development while inspiring and overseeing performance.

What's in it for you?

At Fugro, our people are our number one priority and central to our purpose to create a safe and livable world. Our values set the foundation for our unique culture: we are determined to deliver, we prepare for tomorrow, we do what's right, and we build trust. Our talent philosophy is seeded by our values and fueled by a passion for learning, developing leadership behaviors, transparency, and accountability.

Fugro offers opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences, LinkedIn Learning access, business and technical training, and leadership development programs.

We value the mental, physical, and financial health of our employees and their families and offer a variety of flexible work models. Fugro USA's comprehensive benefits package also ensures you have choices that fit your needs at any life stage.

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