Geotechnical Engineer

  • Snaphunt
  • Austin, Texas
  • Full Time
Geotechnical Engineer

ONSITE

Austin

Ref: P6FFJNPMAZ

Full Time

Job Engagement

4 - 7 years

Experience

Permanent

Job Type

The Offer

Flexible working options

Fantastic work culture

Attractive Salary & Benefits

The Job

Essential Responsibilities

Serve as a engineering lead/project manager for utility-scale wind and solar energy projects

Oversee the planning and execution of subsurface investigation and the laboratory testing program for site characterization

Perform complex geotechnical engineering and soil-structure analyses for evaluation of shallow and deep foundation systems, earthwork recommendations, dewatering during construction, slope stability, and access roadway design

Develop and review calculations packages and geotechnical report and design memoranda, prepare design specifications, and perform research for new concepts and technologies

Review project specifications and develop scope of work, schedules, and budgetary estimates for proposals

Mentor entry-level engineering staff

Coordinate with multi-disciplinary design team, subcontractors, and clients

Sitting, Standing, Walking, and lift up to 75lbs

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

Professional Engineering (PE) registration

4 or more years of geotechnical experience in energy, industrial, or transportation

Good verbal and written communication skills

Complete understanding of field and laboratory testing

Hands-on experience with construction material testing and inspection

Familiarity with geotechnical standards and requirements

Ability to lead and be part of a project team

Experience resolving geotechnical issues during the construction phase

Geotechnical design software package experience

Project management and marketing skills are desired

An entrepreneurial and motivated individual who understands the value of working toward success by delivering the highest quality of services to our clients

Strong analytical skills and advanced understanding of the soils mechanics and geology topics preferred

Position may require 10% travel time to construction project sites in the United States

MSCE with a Geotechnical Engineering emphasis is a plus

Experience with Pile Drivability Evaluation with GRLWEAP, pile load tests, PDA, dynamic pile capacity analysis using CAPWAP is a plus
Job ID: 486678982
Originally Posted on: 7/24/2025

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