Geotechnical Staff Engineer

Geotechnical Staff Engineer - Houston, Texas

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc.

(Intertek-PSI) team in Houston, Texas.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

Professional Service Industries, Inc.

(Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction.

Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The Geotechnical Staff Engineer is responsible for performing a variety of geotechnical assignments that include independent evaluations using standard techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment to make minor adoptions and modifications to these standards.

Salary & Benefits Information

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you'll do:


* Assign laboratory tests and prepare geotechnical engineering reports.


* Prepare proposals to provide professional services and review recommendations with Principal Consultant


* May perform on-site observations, sample collection, and specific tests both in the field and laboratory occasionally


* Review project plans and specifications prepared by others


* Prepare scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments; may assign work to others


* Attend client site meetings, maintain and leverage client relationships and develop new project opportunities

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details.

The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:


* Masters Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited/ABET school


* Must have sufficient courses in Geotechnical field of study


* May travel up to 25% of time


* The ability to read and understand work plans


* Must be able to work off shift and overtime as needed

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:


* At least 1 years of experience in geotechnical engineering.

Internship will be accepted as well


* EIT certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of date of employment


* Knowledge and experience in engineering software (SLIDE, Settle3, SHAFT, APILE, LPILE, GROUP, and MSEW)

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