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SOCOTEC is hiring a mid-level Project Geotechnical Engineer. This is a full-time role in Houston. posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job description
Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company has an immediate opening for a Project Geotechnical Engineer in Houston, Texas. The successful candidate will manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects, including meeting and interacting with the clients, and managing budgets. The Project Engineer will coordinate and participate in field activities, including logging of borings, test pits, trenches and cores; evaluation of geologic and seismic hazards; forensic evaluation of distressed structures and failed slopes; perform foundation, slope stability, and settlement analyses; and prepare geotechnical engineering proposals and reports. Duties will also include providing technical support to staff-level engineers, geologists and field technicians.
The successful candidate should be a licensed professional engineer (PE) with 4+ years' of experience in geotechnical consulting. The ideal candidate will bring local experience and familiarity with the local engineering practice. Candidate should be a team player, be detail oriented and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- B.S. required (Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering), M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
For more information, please visit www.socotec.us
Job Type: Full-Time, in office
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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How do I apply for the Project Geotechnical Engineer position at SOCOTEC?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to SOCOTEC. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Project Geotechnical Engineer position at SOCOTEC located?
This position is based in Houston. SOCOTEC has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Project Geotechnical Engineer at SOCOTEC earn?
SOCOTEC has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Project Geotechnical Engineer role at SOCOTEC posted?
This role was posted on June 24, 2026 (15 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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