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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Ninyo & Moore, A SOCOTEC Company
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026

Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company has an opening for a Senior or Principal Geotechnical Engineer position in Houston, Texas.


About the Role: 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.


Responsibilities:

  • The successful candidate will also mentor junior staff.
  • Provide leadership and maintain client relationships.
  • Assist in marketing/business development.
  • Provide ongoing training to engineering staff.
  • Provide direction and review of engineering work products.
  • Prepare, review and sign geotechnical proposals and reports.


Qualifications:

  • Education: M.S. in Civil Engineering with geotechnical emphasis required.
  • Registration: Texas P.E. license required.


Required Skills:

  • 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.
  • 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.

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