Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Austin | Lead Projects

SOCOTEC, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer in Austin, TX, joins Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, to lead geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects. You will interact with clients, manage budgets, and mentor staff.

Field activities include logging borings, evaluating hazards, and performing analyses for foundations, slopes, and settlements. The role requires a PE license, 7+ years in geotechnical consulting, and familiarity with local Austin practices.

Qualifications

• PE licensure is required.
• Minimum 7+ years in geotechnical consulting.
• Familiar with Austin-area projects preferred.
• Strong communication skills, detail-oriented, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects.
• Directly interact with clients and manage project budgets.
• Coordinate field activities: logging borings, test pits, trenches, cores.
• Evaluate geologic and seismic hazards and perform analyses.
• Prepare proposals and technical reports; mentor staff.

Skills

PE license

Geotechnical consulting

Client communication

Detail-oriented

Team player

Austin familiarity

Education

B.S. Civil/Geotech Eng

M.S. preferred

Job description

Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer in Austin, TX, joins Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, to lead geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects. You will interact with clients, manage budgets, and mentor staff.

Field activities include logging borings, evaluating hazards, and performing analyses for foundations, slopes, and settlements. The role requires a PE license, 7+ years in geotechnical consulting, and familiarity with local Austin practices.