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Houston, TX | Full-Time | Direct Hire | Hybrid (4 days onsite / 1 day remote)
EHC is currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in Houston, TX. This position supports marine construction and dredging projects through evaluation of subsurface conditions, interpretation of geotechnical data, and technical guidance to engineering, estimating, and operations teams.
Overview
The Geotechnical Engineer will work closely with project teams, laboratories, and field personnel to assess soil conditions, dredged material behavior, and project risks. This role helps translate technical findings into practical recommendations that improve project planning, bidding, construction methods, and field execution.
Responsibilities
· Evaluate subsurface geology, boring logs, laboratory results, surveys, environmental data, and topographic information to define ground conditions for dredging and marine construction projects.
· Prepare geotechnical summaries, risk assessments, and technical recommendations for estimating, bid development, operations, and project execution.
· Plan, coordinate, and oversee marine/coastal geotechnical investigations as needed, including drilling, sampling, laboratory testing, documentation, and contractor coordination.
· Develop clear technical reports, project summaries, drawings, and presentations for engineering and nontechnical stakeholders.
· Assess soil behavior and its implications for excavation difficulty, slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement, and reclamation.
· Support the quality, integration, and long-term management of geotechnical datasets and project information.
· Collaborate across engineering, project management, estimating, and operations teams to incorporate geotechnical findings into project decisions.
Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, or a related technical discipline; master's degree beneficial.
· Five or more years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience; experience in dredging, marine/coastal construction, offshore construction, or heavy civil infrastructure strongly preferred.
· Experience planning, coordinating, and reviewing geotechnical investigations, including borings, sampling programs, lab testing, and field documentation.
· Practical knowledge of soil mechanics and soil behavior relevant to excavation, slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, and reclamation.
· Ability to interpret large geotechnical datasets and explain technical findings to engineers, estimators, operations staff, and leadership.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with geotechnical databases, gINT, OpenGround, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, GIS, or similar tools is advantageous.
· Strong analytical, organizational, written communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
· Ability to work onsite in Houston four days per week and remotely one day per week; occasional travel to project sites and field investigation locations may be required.
· Current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Compensation & Benefits
Anticipated base salary: $80,000–$120,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. Performance-based bonus opportunity up to 5% (not guaranteed). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) program with company matching, and annual company profit-sharing contributions subject to plan terms.
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