Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Langan is seeking a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join its collaborative team in Austin. The role provides technical support for premier land development projects, including preparing technical reports, specifications, and plans, and designing foundations, retaining walls, and other geotechnical aspects of construction. The position involves coordination and oversight of geotechnical investigations and construction projects, fieldwork, inspections, and collaboration with project managers and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of related geotechnical experience in geotechnical investigations and construction inspections.
• Office experience coordinating investigations and fieldwork, preparing geotechnical reports, and writing specifications.
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to perform fieldwork as required.
• Willingness to travel as required by business needs and project assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering is strongly preferred.
• FE/EIT certification is preferred.
• Desired software knowledge: gINT, Slide/SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, LPILE, GRLWEAP, MSEW, and SHAKE.

Responsibilities

• Design earth structures, deep foundations, support of excavation, and underpinning systems.
• Assist the project manager with fieldwork coordination and project management support.
• Scope and oversee geotechnical investigations and construction projects, and periodically inspect geotechnical construction as needed.
• Coordinate investigations and assist with writing geotechnical reports.
• Prepare standard logs and field forms, including drilling and test pit logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs.
• Perform required fieldwork.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid pregnancy disability leave
• 401(k)/Roth plan with company match
• Paid time off, including parental and military leave
• Employee referral bonuses
• Professional license bonuses
• Educational reimbursement
• Employee resource groups
• Flexible work schedules
• Extensive training
• Wellness programs
• Buddy and mentoring programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior