Geotechnical Project Engineer

About the Opportunity

Our client is a respected geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and inspection firm serving public and private sector clients throughout Texas. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their Houston team. This individual will lead geotechnical projects, manage client relationships, mentor junior staff, and support a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, transportation, municipal, and land development projects. Experience working with local agencies such as Harris County, municipal utility districts (MUDs), cities, and other public-sector entities is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical projects from proposal through completion.
• Plan and oversee subsurface investigations and field exploration programs.
• Interpret soil borings, laboratory testing results, and geotechnical data.
• Prepare and review geotechnical engineering reports and recommendations.
• Perform foundation, pavement, earthwork, retaining wall, and slope stability analyses.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for clients and project stakeholders.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with contractors, developers, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff.
• Support proposal preparation and business development initiatives.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and in accordance with company quality standards.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree: in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License: in Texas.
• 8+ years: of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Strong experience with geotechnical investigations, analysis, and report preparation.
• Experience managing projects and client relationships.
• Familiarity with Harris County standards, local municipalities, MUDs, and public infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Preferred

• Master's Degree: in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Experience with transportation, municipal, commercial, and land development projects.
• Existing relationships with local public-sector clients.
• Experience with business development and proposal preparation.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software such as gINT, LPile, GeoStudio, SLIDE, or similar programs.

Project Types

• Harris County Infrastructure Projects
• Municipal & Public Works Projects
• Roadway & Transportation Improvements
• Utility & Drainage Infrastructure
• Commercial Developments
• Industrial Facilities
• Residential Land Development
• Educational Facilities
• Mixed-Use Projects

Why Join?

• Established and growing Texas consulting firm.
• Strong backlog of public and private sector projects.
• Opportunity to lead high-profile infrastructure and development projects.
• Clear path toward senior leadership and technical management.
• Collaborative culture focused on professional growth.
• Competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.