Houston Area Engineer - Building & Construction

Position Overview

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands, is actively seeking an Area Engineer to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team supporting Building & Construction in Houston, Texas. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a US-based leader in construction assurance, testing, and inspection for civil and commercial construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of assignments involving independent evaluations using standard geotechnical engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, with the ability to make minor modifications as needed.
• Interpret and review laboratory and field test report results, project field conditions, and inspection findings to make informed recommendations.
• Prepare and review geotechnical reports in accordance with project specifications and scope of work.
• Assign tasks to local and remote staff, and train, develop, and mentor technical team members as applicable.
• Prepare scopes, budgets, and schedules for task assignments while reviewing recommendations with designated Principal Consultants and/or the Chief Engineer.
• Engage with clients, maintain and leverage relationships, and develop new project opportunities, including attending client site meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited engineering/ABET school in Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Texas P.E. License or the ability to obtain one in the state of employment and adjacent states as needed.
• Proficiency in GeoStudio, APILE, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, Plaxis, Midas, SLIDE, Settle3D, MSEW, and other geotechnical engineering analysis software.
• Requirement to obtain Principal Consultant status internally (CS: 5+ years experience/Geo: 8+ years experience).
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, and listening) with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams nationally and internationally, including off shifts and overtime as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited engineering/ABET school in Geotechnical Engineering.

Salary & Benefits Information

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary package.
• Medical, Dental & Vision: Comprehensive coverage for your healthcare needs.
• 401(k) with Company Match: Secure your future with our robust retirement plan.
• Additional Benefits: Includes life, disability, generous vacation/sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement, and more.