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Principal Geotechnical Engineer

SOCOTEC · socotec.com
HoustonLead / Manager10+ yrs
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Geotechnical engineering.

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Found
35 d ago · posted 2026-06-24
Location
Houston, TX, US

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Company 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®. Job Description Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company has an immediate opening for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer in the Houston, Texas office. The candidate will serve as the Principal-in-Charge of projects and will direct, review, and oversee projects and provide guidance to engineering staff. Additional job duties may include: • Selecting project managers for projects and directing and assisting the project manager throughout project duration. • Interfacing with clients and attend meetings, as necessary. • Assuming technical responsibility for project components and providing technical assistance to project managers and engineering staff. Qualifications The successful candidate should be a licensed professional engineer in Texas with over 10 years of related experience. A well-rounded background in geotechnical engineering, strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, and a track record of successful client relationship and service are required. Candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, positive attitude, and problem solving skills. • B.S. in Civil Engineering; M.S. Degree in geotechnical engineering is preferred. Additional Information 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.

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