Full-Time
Geotechnical Engineer
PE
Updated on 9/3/2026
Building & Earth
Geotechnical engineering and testing
No salary listed
Tulsa, OK, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
 Architecture & Civil Engineering (1) |
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- A bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in geotechnical engineering is required.
- A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required, with preference for a State of Texas license.
- Experience with geotechnical investigations, geotechnical or related reports, defining testing plans, interpreting test data, performing engineering analyses for foundation design, drilling, boring plan layout, site preparation issues, slope stability and seismic hazard evaluations, and structural special inspections is required.
- Conduct site investigations to assess soil and rock conditions.
- Perform geotechnical analysis and calculations.
- Design foundations, retaining structures, and slope stabilization systems.
- Collaborate with project teams to integrate geotechnical considerations.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure adherence to geotechnical specifications.
- Prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations.
- Track budgets and project financials for accuracy and invoice clients appropriately.
- Maintain positive business relationships with clients, government officials, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Participate in professional meetings and business development functions as needed.
Building & Earth is a geotechnical engineering, construction-materials testing, and inspection firm. Engineers, geologists, technicians, drill crews, and inspectors support projects in the field and laboratory. It investigates sites, evaluates soil and foundations, tests construction materials, and performs special inspections and environmental services. The scope is Building & Earth Sciences and its technical service network. Roles include engineering, field testing, laboratory work, drilling, project management, safety, and administration. Its workforce connects frontline delivery with the specialist, operational, technical, and business teams that support the organization.
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Headquarters
Birmingham, Alabama
Founded
1998
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Building & Earth ranked on ENR Top 500 for three straight years through 2026.
- Its nineteenth wind project, Cimarron Bend, became its largest wind assignment to date.
- Recent promotions and hires, including Jeff Cowen and Filmore Woodbery, strengthen leadership depth.
What critics are saying
- Buc-ee's v. Building & Earth remained active in Texas through 2025, carrying liability overhang.
- Expansion into Aiken and Huntsville increases fixed costs before those branches fully mature.
- Wind and university projects concentrate revenue in cyclical, owner-driven capital spending windows.
What makes Building & Earth unique
- Building & Earth spans geotechnical consulting, materials testing, and special inspections across the Southeast.
- The firm won 2026 ACEC-AL awards for UAB Biomedical and Birmingham Vesta high-rise work.
- It keeps opening branches, including Augusta/Aiken, while building a larger Huntsville office.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours