Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Houston, TX, us on site Until 8/24/2026 10+ years exp First posted June 25, 2026 Last posted June 25, 2026
Job description

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

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®.

Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company has an opening for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Houston, Texas. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will investigate residential and commercial sites to evaluate the cause and origin of geotechnical failures, damages or defects, conduct and manage forensic geotechnical evaluations; and direct, review, and oversee small to large private and public geotechnical projects. The successful candidate will also mentor junior staff; provide leadership, maintain client relationships; assist in marketing/business development; provide ongoing training to engineering staff; provide direction and review of engineering work products; and prepare, review and sign geotechnical proposals and reports.

The successful candidate should be a licensed professional engineer in Texas with over 10 years of experience with a geotechnical consulting firm performing duties described above. A well-rounded background in geotechnical engineering, strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, and a track record of successful client relationships and service are required. Candidate should have a thorough understanding and knowledge of geotechnical engineering. The ideal candidate will have work experience with construction and earthwork activities. Candidate should have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, positive attitude, and excellent problem solving skills.

  • PE license and M.S. in Civil Engineering with geotechnical emphasis required.

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.

About this role

Summary

Evaluate geotechnical failures, manage projects, mentor staff, and maintain client relationships.

Job title

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Experience level

more than 10 years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

Houston, TX; on-site; no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PE licensecivil engineeringgeotechnical analysisproject managementclient communication

Preferred skills

forensic engineeringleadershiptrainingbusiness development

Specializations

geotechnicalforensicsoilfoundationearthwork
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Houston, TX, USA

On-site City