Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Field-Driven Foundations

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k)/Roth with company match

Paid time off including parental andm

Educational reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join its collaborative team in Houston, TX. This role focuses on preparing technical reports, specifications, plans, and geotechnical designs for foundations, retaining walls, and other construction elements, with opportunities to lead field investigations and coordinate cross-functional project efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a Civil or Geotechnical Engineering degree, 3+ years of experience, and hands-on experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required; Master's preferred.
• 3+ years geotechnical experience in investigations and construction inspections.
• FE/EIT certification preferred; field and report writing experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design earth structures, deep foundations, support of excavation and underpinning systems.
• Assist project manager with field work coordination and project management support.
• Scope and oversee geotechnical investigations and construction projects; perform inspections as needed.
• Coordinate investigations and assist in geotechnical report writing.
• Prepare logs and field forms (drill logs, test pits, dailies, chain of custody).
• Travel to project sites for field work as required.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Independent work capability

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's in Civil or Geotechnical Eng

Master's in Geotechnical Eng (preferred)

FE/EIT certification preferred

Tools

gINT

Slide/SLOPE/W

PLAXIS

LPILE

GRLWEAP

MSEW

SHAKE

Job description

Langan is seeking a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join its collaborative team in Houston, TX. This role focuses on preparing technical reports, specifications, plans, and geotechnical designs for foundations, retaining walls, and other construction elements, with opportunities to lead field investigations and coordinate cross-functional project efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a Civil or Geotechnical Engineering degree, 3+ years of experience, and hands-on experience with