SOCOTEC Global

Global TIC testing, inspection, certification

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering is required.
A Professional Engineer license is required.
At least 10 years of experience in geotechnical consulting is required.
Familiarity with local engineering practices and Austin-area projects is preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

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.
Evaluate geologic and seismic hazards.
Perform forensic evaluations of distressed structures and failed slopes.
Perform engineering analyses, including foundation design and evaluation, slope stability analysis, and settlement analysis.
Prepare geotechnical engineering proposals and technical reports.
Provide technical support and mentorship to staff engineers, geologists, and field technicians.

Desired Qualifications

A Master of Science degree in a related field is preferred.

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 10+ 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.

About the Company

SOCOTEC Global

Global TIC testing, inspection, certification

SOCOTEC Global provides Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services for the construction and built environment. Its work spans technical inspection, risk management, safety compliance, and quality assurance across projects and facilities. The company achieves this through field inspections, laboratory testing, and certification processes conducted by experts, with a global network that supports projects from design through operation. Compared with competitors, SOCOTEC differentiates itself through a long history of sector specialization, a proven track record of strategic acquisitions that expanded its geographic reach (France, Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and its scale (revenue over €1.6 billion after recent acquisitions like Ninyo & Moore), and a focus on integrating services to cover the full TIC value chain. Its goal is to be a leading, globally trusted TIC partner for risk management, compliance, and performance improvement in the built environment.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Private
Total funding: $594M
Headquarters: Guyancourt, France
Founded: 1953

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