Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance with HSA matching contributions

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Catastrophic Accident Insurance

401(k) Retirement Program with up to 4% employer match

Employee Assistance Program

120 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually

9 company paid holidays

Job summary

Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for its Pasadena, Texas office. The successful candidate will provide engineering and consulting services primarily in the Energy Market Sector, with a focus on professional growth into a departmental management role. Requirements include a B.S. in Civil Engineering, 6-8 years of experience, and a PE License. The position offers health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement plan with matching contributions, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Demonstrated verbal communication, writing, and technical presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks from concept through delivery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical proposals.
• Execute geotechnical engineering project assignments.
• Mentor engineering support staff.
• Manage geotechnical field and laboratory assignments.
• Perform engineering analyses and project reporting.
• Maintain client expectations for quality and schedule.

Skills

Creative, innovative, and outside-the-box thinker

Diligent and over-achieving worker

Solution-oriented self-starter

Forthright and encouraging team player

Strong technical report writing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficient (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Pro)

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

M.S. in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)

Registered Professional Engineer (or ability to obtain)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Foundation design software

Job description

Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. is one of the largest privately & minority owned geotechnical firms in the Gulf Coast. Our offices are in Texas and Louisiana with a staff of over 300 engineers, scientists, technicians, geologists, hydrogeologists, and associated laboratory and support personnel. We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for our Southeast Beaumont TX and Geismar Louisiana Area offices. The successful candidate will provide engineering and consulting services for a wide variety of projects and clients primarily in the Energy Market Sector. Our objective is to develop the candidate into a departmental management role.

Required Qualities

• Creative, innovative, and outside-the-box thinker
• Diligent and over-achieving worker
• Solution-oriented self-starter
• Forthright and encouraging team player

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical, Civil Engineering or a related field of study, foreign equivalent accepted)
• M.S. in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering is preferred
• 6–8 years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering, with a proven track record in both field and office-based work
• Demonstrated verbal communication, writing, and technical presentation skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills for keeping multiple tasks on track from concept through delivery
• Computer proficient (including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office suite, and Adobe Pro). Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, slope stability and seepage analyses, and foundation design software is preferred
• Strong technical report writing
• Registered Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain one in 12 months

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical proposals
• Execute geotechnical engineering project assignments
• Work with and provide mentorship of engineering support staff
• Manage and coordinate geotechnical field and laboratory assignments
• Perform engineering analyses and report preparation
• Maintain client expectations for project quality and schedule

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering
• PE License or Active EIT Certification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Health Insurance with an option for HSA with matching contributions
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance (Individual $50,000 coverage is 100% paid by TWE)
• Catastrophic Accident Insurance (Individual $50,000 coverage is 100% paid by TWE)
• Guardian Supplemental Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Program with up to 4% employer match (eligible after 180 days)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 120 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
• 9 company paid holidays

TWE is an equal opportunity employer.