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Jobtailor lists this Geotechnical Engineer opportunity in conroe, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Coordinate and carry out geotechnical investigations
Supervise implementation of geotechnical designs and construction monitoring services
Conduct engineering assessments for slope instability, landslide susceptibility, risk assessments, soil characteristics, factor of safety, and slip surfaces
Plan and manage field exploration and subsurface characterization
Perform foundation, settlement, bearing-capacity, slope-stability, retaining-wall, and earthwork analyses
Provide recommendations for foundation systems, pavements, site grading, and ground improvement
Provide construction-phase support, including observation, testing coordination, and resolution of geotechnical issues
Develop recommendations for geotechnical instrumentation installation and monitoring
Coordinate with drillers and geotechnical laboratories
Review, QA/QC, and assess laboratory results
Write technical and geotechnical reports
Plan and supervise field investigations, including borings, SPT, and test pits
Analyze laboratory and field data to develop soil parameters
Interface with clients, project managers, and contractors during design and construction
Review construction submittals, perform site visits, and observe foundation installations
Mentor junior engineers and field technicians
Report to the Regional Manager of Geotechnical Engineering Services
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas, or the ability to obtain Texas licensure within an appropriate timeframe is preferred
5+ years of professional work experience in geotechnical engineering
Local Texas experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and geotechnical analysis
Experience with Slope/W, GINT, Plaxis, Uni-Settle, L-Pile, and A-Pile
Familiarity with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Google Earth, and Microsoft products
Familiarity with ASTM/AASHTO testing standards and Texas construction practices
Experience with soil logging and field investigation techniques, including auger drilling and sonic drilling
Experience interpreting field and laboratory geotechnical data
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Valid Class C driver’s license in good standing
Willingness to travel to project sites and conduct occasional fieldwork
Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in geotechnical engineering, including soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and geotechnical analysis, with a strong ability to conduct field investigations and provide technical recommendations. Proficient in managing projects, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful geotechnical investigations and construction monitoring.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Geotechnical Engineering
Soil Mechanics
Foundation Engineering
Professional Engineer (P.E.) License
Field Investigation Techniques
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
Geotechnical Analysis
Slope Stability Analysis
Foundation Design
Soil Logging
Risk Assessment
Construction Monitoring
Technical Report Writing
Data Analysis
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Worksite address
conroe, TX, 77303, US
Who can apply
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