Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Houston, TXOnsiteFull TimeStaffPosted 16 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Civil Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
field work coordination
project management support
geotechnical investigations
construction projects
inspections
fieldwork
logs
drilling logs

Nice to have

gINT
Slide
SLOPE/W
PLAXIS
LPILE
GRLWEAP

Role summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer in Houston, TX, to provide expert land development engineering services. Responsibilities include designing earth structures, deep foundations, retaining walls, and support of excavation systems. The role involves scoping and overseeing geotechnical investigations, coordinating field work, performing inspections, and writing technical reports and specifications. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and 3+ years of related experience. Knowledge of specific geotechnical software is preferred.

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join its collaborative team in Houston, TX. This individual will serve a key function providing the preparation of technical reports, specifications, plans, designing foundations, retaining walls, and other geotechnical aspects of construction. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner cross-functionally on premier land development projects.

Job Responsibilities

Design earth structures, deep foundations, support of excavation and underpinning systems;

Assist project manager with field work coordination and project management support;

Scope and oversee geotechnical investigations and construction projects, and periodically perform inspections of geotechnical construction where needed;

Coordinate investigations and assist in geotechnical report writing;

Prepare standard logs and field forms, including drilling and test pit logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs;

Fieldwork is required; and

Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required, Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering strongly preferred;

3+ years of related geotechnical experience in geotechnical investigations and construction inspections;

FE/EIT certification preferred;

Office experience with investigation and field work coordination, geotechnical reports, and specification writing;

Prior field experience in earthwork, driven and drilled pile construction, load testing, footings subgrade and backfill inspection, ground improvements, retaining wall design and construction, and excavation support system design and inspection;

Desired software knowledge: gINT, Slide/SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, LPILE, GRLWEAP, MSEW, SHAKE;

Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;

Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;

Ability to perform field work as required; and

Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments. Travel requirements may vary by position and may change based on business needs.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.

Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice at Collection to understand how we collect, use, and retain your personal information: https://www.langan.com/langan-notice-at-collection

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