Chief Geotechnical Engineer; PE

Job description

Geotech Engineering and Testing is a fast‑paced organization with one of the highest distinctions within the Houston area. We are one of the largest geotechnical firms in Texas. Your set of challenges will be to perform geotechnical studies / projects including subsurface investigations, soil foundation engineering, settlement analysis, lateral earth pressures, slope stability, forensic engineering, and site investigations. Our company handles both large and small‑scale civil, commercial, industrial, residential and forensic engineering projects.

Our areas of specialization include Transportation, Land Development, Water and Wastewater, Petrochemical Complexes, Port and Harbor Facilities, Industrial Facilities, Aviation Facilities, Retail Stores, Public Infrastructure, and Commercial Development.

If you feel that you are a fit for this position, please email your resume, transcripts and references.

• Manage and train six graduate engineers / project managers.
• Review Geotechnical and Environmental reports (Phase I and Phase II).
• Communicate with clients, drillers, and laboratory staff.
• Conduct site visits and help with construction issues.
• Keep track of all Geotechnical and Environmental reports.
• Attend weekly marketing meetings, provide leadership of marketing and business development.
• Meet with clients and maintain a strong client relationship.
• Write proposals.
• Supervise our laboratory.
• High dependability, consistent attendance, and adherence to company policies/procedures required.

• Ph.D. or master’s degree in Civil Engineering whose area of specialization is Geotechnical Engineering.
• Must be a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• There will be minimal travel.

• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible schedule.
• Life insurance.

Full‑time

Salary: $90,000.00 – $ per year.

Geotech Engineering and Testing

17407 US Highway 59 N, Houston, TX 77396

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Founded in 1985, Geotech Engineering and Testing (GET) is a multi‑disciplined organization of registered engineers, geologists, field and laboratory technicians, and clerical personnel who combine their technical capabilities, past experience, dedication, and enthusiasm to offer the finest service through integrated team effort. GET has a staff of about 60 engineers, geologists, technicians, and support staff. GET’s projects consist of public infrastructure, residential developments, educational facilities, medical facilities, petrochemical complexes, chain stores, transportation, commercial development, industrial facilities, port and harbor facilities, aviation, high‑rise and low‑rise buildings.