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Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
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What they do
A Geotechnical Engineer specializes in understanding and assessing the physical, mechanical and chemical properties of earth materials. They study the properties of these materials to assess their suitability for construction projects and to design foundations, slopes, retaining walls, and other structures to ensure stability and safety. Investigates geological conditions, conducts tests on rock and soil, and provides recommendations to mitigate risks, ensuring the integrity and longevity of infrastructure projects.
$96,864 / year median in Texas
Job Description
SOCOTEC's combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth.
SOCOTEC's Specialty Engineering Team offers highly technical services in evaluating an asset's integrity, reliability, and operational capabilities. Our professionals evaluate projects, materials, engineering systems, and their components to determine its performance, mitigate risk, enhance quality, and provide advice on its impacts.
Our engineering professionals specialize in failure analysis, non-destructive engineering, fitness for service, probabilistic analysis, technical modeling, materials testing, and other niche engineering projects. Our engineering team tackles technical challenges, disputes, investigations, testing and more with the ability to drive projects to safe and successful completion.
SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.Job DescriptionSOCOTEC has an immediate opening for a Graduate (Staff) Geotechnical Engineer in Houston, Texas.
Coordinate and schedule geotechnical subsurface evaluationsPerform boring mark-outs for utility clearance and supervise drill rig crewsClassify soils and log borings, test pits, and coresConduct floor level surveys and document distressed structuresAssign laboratory testing and assist with geotechnical report preparationCompile laboratory test data and perform geotechnical analysesConduct calculations for shallow and deep foundations, slope stability, and settlementQualificationsEducationB.S. in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering (required)M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering or related field (preferred)Required SkillsEntry-level to up to 2 years of geotechnical consulting experience (preferred)Understanding of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering principlesStrong verbal and written communication skillsPositive attitude, strong work ethic, and good organizational abilitiesAbility to work independently and collaborativelyValid driver's license and clean driving recordAdditional InformationCompetitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) For more information, please visit www.socotec.us
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Full-Time, in officeAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance