Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer Austin

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 Austin

Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company is a professional geotechnical and environmental sciences consulting firm providing services in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, geophysics, hydrogeology, soil and materials testing, special inspection, soil and groundwater contamination assessment, site remediation, hazardous building materials, industrial hygiene, and occupational safety.

Job Description

• Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects
• Interact directly with clients and manage project budgets
• Coordinate and participate in field activities, including:
• Logging borings, test pits, trenches, and cores
• Evaluating geologic and seismic hazards
• Performing forensic evaluations of distressed structures and failed slopes
• Perform engineering analyses, including:
• Foundation design and evaluation
• Slope stability analysis
• Settlement analysis
• Prepare geotechnical engineering proposals and technical reports
• Provide technical support and mentorship to staff engineers, geologists, and field technicians

Qualifications

Education

• B.S. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required
• M.S. in related field preferred

Required Skills & Experience

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in geotechnical consulting
• Familiarity with local engineering practices and Austin-area projects preferred
• Detail-oriented, team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.