Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services • Houston, TX

17d

About The Position

Langan is seeking a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join its collaborative team in Houston, Texas. The role prepares technical reports, specifications, and plans, and designs foundations, retaining walls, and other geotechnical aspects of construction. The engineer will collaborate across disciplines on land development projects, support project management, coordinate and oversee geotechnical investigations and construction activities, and conduct fieldwork and inspections as needed. Travel may be required depending on business needs and project assignments.

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 with investigation and fieldwork coordination, geotechnical reports, and specification writing.
• 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.
• Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering strongly preferred.
• FE/EIT certification preferred.
• Knowledge of 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 geotechnical report writing.
• Prepare standard logs and field forms, including drilling and test-pit logs, field investigation dailies, and chain-of-custody logs.
• Perform fieldwork as required.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and 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 and 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