Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Earth-Engineering; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Earth Engineering, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, PE, to lead projects from proposal to construction support. The role requires independent management of investigations, analyses, and reporting with direct client coordination.

The ideal candidate has Texas PE licensure or ability to obtain it, 10+ years of geotechnical experience, and strong skills in foundation design and coordination with field teams. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Texas PE license or ability to obtain promptly.
• 10+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Strong foundation and settlement analysis experience.
• Experience with both shallow and deep foundation systems.
• Independently manage geotechnical projects from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of Gulf Coast/Houston-area geology and soils.
• Communicate engineering recommendations clearly to clients and teams.
• Manage multiple active projects without constant supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical projects from proposal and investigation through final report and construction support.
• Develop boring programs and coordinate field investigations.
• Review boring logs, laboratory results, groundwater conditions, and subsurface data.
• Perform geotechnical analyses and develop practical design recommendations.
• Prepare and review geotechnical reports.
• Develop recommendations for shallow and deep foundations, slabs, earthwork, pavement, settlement and related conditions.
• Coordinate directly with clients, drillers, laboratories, contractors, and project teams.
• Manage project schedules and budgets.
• Respond to technical questions during design and construction.
• Sign and seal engineering work within your responsible charge.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Independent project management

Foundation and settlement analysis

Client communication

Multi-project management

Field investigations coordination

Report preparation and review

Geotechnical design recommendations

Education

Texas PE license or ability to obtain promptly

Job description

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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Full Time Houston, TX, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1007

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

Senior Geotechnical Engineer (PE)

Earth Engineering, Inc. | Houston, TX

Earth Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer, PE to join our Houston team.

This is a hands‑on position for an engineer who knows how to take a geotechnical project from start to finish . We are looking for someone with strong practical experience who can independently manage investigations, perform engineering analyses, develop recommendations, prepare reports, and see projects through construction.

We are a local, family‑run engineering firm with more than 30 years of experience in the Houston market. Our engineers work directly with ownership, clients, drillers, laboratories, and field personnel without layers of corporate bureaucracy.

What You’ll Do

• Manage geotechnical projects from proposal and investigation through final report and construction support
• Develop boring programs and coordinate field investigations
• Review boring logs, laboratory results, groundwater conditions, and subsurface data
• Perform geotechnical engineering analyses and develop practical design recommendations
• Prepare and review geotechnical reports
• Develop recommendations for shallow and deep foundations, slabs, earthwork, pavement, settlement, and related geotechnical conditions
• Evaluate more complex geotechnical conditions as project needs require
• Coordinate directly with clients, drillers, laboratories, contractors, and project teams
• Manage project schedules and budgets
• Respond to technical questions during design and construction
• Review the work of EITs and junior engineers and help develop their practical engineering judgment
• Sign and seal engineering work within your responsible charge

What We’re Looking For

• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license , or ability to obtain Texas licensure promptly
• 10+ years of geotechnical engineering experience preferred
• Strong understanding of Gulf Coast/Houston‑area geology and soil conditions preferred
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage geotechnical projects from beginning to end
• Strong foundation and settlement analysis experience
• Experience with both shallow and deep foundation systems
• Practical understanding of drilling, soil classification, laboratory testing, and field conditions
• Ability to communicate engineering recommendations clearly to clients and project teams
• Ability to manage multiple active projects without requiring constant technical supervision

The Person We’re Looking For

We’re particularly interested in the engineer who has spent years learning every part of the business including; field investigations, boring logs, laboratory data, engineering calculations, reports, client questions, and construction issues and is ready for greater responsibility.

You may currently be a Senior Project Engineer, Project Manager, Senior Geotechnical Engineer, or similar. The title matters less to us than your ability to do the work, exercise sound engineering judgment, and take ownership of a project.

At Earth Engineering, strong engineers have room to grow. We are looking for someone who wants to become an important part of the firm’s technical future rather than remain one person in a large corporate structure.

Why Earth Engineering

• Established Houston engineering firm with 30+ years in the market
• Direct access to company ownership and senior technical leadership
• Exposure to projects ranging from small private developments to major institutional, healthcare, residential, commercial, and public‑sector work
• Opportunity to manage projects from beginning to end rather than one narrow piece of the process
• Small‑team environment where experience and good judgment are recognized
• Meaningful opportunity for increased technical and leadership responsibility as the firm continues to grow

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience.