Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
- Location
- Houston, TX, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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 SOCOTEC has an immediate opening for a Graduate (Staff) Geotechnical Engineer in Houston, Texas.
- Coordinate and schedule geotechnical subsurface evaluations
- Perform boring mark-outs for utility clearance and supervise drill rig crews
- Classify soils and log borings, test pits, and cores
- Conduct floor level surveys and document distressed structures
- Assign laboratory testing and assist with geotechnical report preparation
- Compile laboratory test data and perform geotechnical analyses
- Conduct calculations for shallow and deep foundations, slope stability, and settlement
Qualifications Education
• B.S. in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering (required)
- B.S. in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering (required)
- M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering or related field (preferred)
- Entry-level to up to 2 years of geotechnical consulting experience (preferred)
- Understanding of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering principles
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and good organizational abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
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.
From SOCOTEC's careers page (SmartRecruiters), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 11 Sept 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job