Senior Geotechnical Engineer

My client, a testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company with an established geotechnical division in Houston, is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their team. This is a chance to take ownership of technical delivery on a varied caseload, from residential and commercial developments to TxDOT, municipal, and industrial projects across the Gulf Coast, with a firm that holds TxDOT and AASHTO accreditations and a strong regional reputation. The Role: Plan and oversee geotechnical field investigations (borings, CPT, piezometers, in-situ testing) across residential, commercial, industrial, and public works projects Lead engineering analysis: shallow and deep foundation design (drilled shafts, driven and augercast piles), settlement, slope stability, and expansive soil evaluation (PVR, swell/shrink potential) Prepare and seal geotechnical investigation reports, pavement design recommendations, and engineering correspondence Act as engineer of record on projects requiring a Texas PE seal Own client relationships and serve as the primary technical contact on assigned projects Coordinate with field technicians, drillers, and lab staff to keep projects on schedule and on spec Contribute to proposals, scoping, and fee estimation for new work Mentor junior engineers and EITs Liaise directly with regulatory and public agencies (City of Houston, Harris County, TxDOT, HCFCD) as needed What You’ll Need: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field Active Texas PE license required 5+ years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience, ideally in the Gulf Coast region Track record as engineer of record on reports involving deep foundation design and/or expansive clay soils Strong working knowledge of IBC as adopted locally, TxDOT specifications, and City of Houston design standards Experience on TxDOT, municipal, or flood control projects strongly preferred Nice to Have: Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering Experience with Houston-area challenges such as growth faults, subsidence, high groundwater, or soft coastal soils Prior experience mentoring junior staff or leading a small team Existing relationships across Houston public works, land development, or the petrochemical/industrial sector What’s on Offer: Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience 401(k) with match PTO and holidays Support for license renewals and continued professional development #J-18808-Ljbffr