Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Austin, TX, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 1, 2026 Last posted May 1, 2026
Job description

Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company  is a professional geotechnical and environmental sciences consulting firm providing services in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, geophysics, hydrogeology, soil and materials testing, special inspection, soil and groundwater contamination assessment, site remediation, hazardous building materials, industrial hygiene, and occupational safety.

  • 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

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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About this role

Summary

Manage geotechnical projects, perform analyses, client interaction, and provide technical mentorship.

Job title

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Experience level

10+ years

Industry

geotechnical

Location requirements

Austin, TX, US remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PEgeotechnical consultingcommunication

Preferred skills

local engineering practicesAustin-area projects

Specializations

geotechnicalgeologyseismicsoilengineering
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Austin, TX, USA

On-site City