GeoStructural Engineer
About the Company
Our client is a nationally recognized leader in geotechnical and geostructural construction, delivering innovative solutions for complex infrastructure, commercial, industrial, transportation, and energy projects. With expertise spanning deep foundations, earth retention systems, ground improvement, and specialty foundation construction, the company has built a reputation for technical excellence, safety, and successful project delivery.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Project Engineer (PE Licensed) to support the execution of geostructural projects throughout Texas.
Position Summary
The Project Engineer will play a key role in the planning, coordination, and delivery of geostructural construction projects from award through completion. Working alongside Project Managers, Superintendents, field personnel, and clients, this individual will help ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
This role is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer with experience in geotechnical construction, deep foundations, earth retention, or geostructural systems who is looking to take on greater project responsibility while working on challenging and high-profile projects.
Responsibilities
- Manage and support the delivery of geostructural construction projects from pre-construction through completion.
- Review geotechnical reports, construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Coordinate project schedules, budgets, procurement activities, and resource planning.
- Work closely with field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and engineering teams.
- Prepare and review RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
- Monitor project costs, quantities, productivity, and overall performance.
- Assist in developing construction methodologies and technical solutions for complex project challenges.
- Participate in client meetings and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
- Support quality control and quality assurance efforts across all phases of construction.
- Promote and maintain a strong culture of safety on all project sites.
- Assist with project forecasting, reporting, and closeout activities.
Project Experience
Projects may include:
- Soldier Pile & Lagging Walls
- Tieback Retention Systems
- Soil Nail Walls
- Secant & Tangent Pile Walls
- Deep Foundations
- Drilled Shafts
- Micropiles
- Helical Piles
- Ground Improvement Systems
- Excavation Support Systems
- Underpinning
- Slope Stabilization Projects
- Design-Build Geotechnical Construction
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- 4+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, geostructural engineering, specialty foundations, or related construction projects.
- Strong understanding of earth retention systems, deep foundations, and geotechnical construction methods.
- Experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and project documents.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
Preferred
- Experience with specialty geotechnical contractors or heavy civil contractors.
- Design-build project experience.
- Knowledge of project controls, scheduling, and cost management.
- Experience using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar engineering software.
- Previous client-facing project management experience.
What Sets This Opportunity Apart?
- Join one of the industry's most respected specialty geotechnical contractors.
- Work on complex and high-profile infrastructure and construction projects.
- Exposure to a wide range of geostructural, foundation, and ground improvement systems.
- Strong technical mentorship and career development opportunities.
- Clear progression into Senior Project Engineer, Project Manager, and Operations leadership roles.
- Collaborative, safety-focused, and technically driven culture.
- Competitive compensation, annual bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits.
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