Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Locations: Beaumont, TX | Houston, TX | Louisiana (New Orleans, Geismar, or Lake Charles)
Comp: $110-160K+ base + 10% annual bonus
Perks: + Toyota 4Runner SR5 + gas card
Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Top 3 Must-Haves
1. Senior-Level Geotechnical Experience
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10+ years (BS) or 5+ years (MS) in geotechnical engineering
Licensed PE or able to obtain reciprocity in 6 months -
Industrial or heavy civil project background
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Experience serving as responsible engineer or technical lead
2. Deep Foundation & Slope Stability Expertise
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Drilled shafts, driven piles, auger cast piles, foundation systems
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Slope stability analysis
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Strong soil mechanics knowledge
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Experience producing client-facing technical reports
3. Client-Facing Technical Leadership
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Led projects from investigation through final deliverable
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Direct interaction with industrial clients
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Coordinated field and lab teams
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Ability to clearly present engineering findings and recommendations
The Role
We are hiring Senior Geotechnical Engineers to support growing industrial and heavy civil project demands across Texas and Louisiana. This role is responsible for leading complex geotechnical investigations, advanced foundation analysis, slope stability evaluations, and delivering high-quality technical reports in industrial environments.
You will manage project scopes, support proposals, coordinate field operations, perform engineering analysis, and interface directly with clients and senior leadership. This is a senior-level role with strong technical autonomy and leadership influence.
Remote flexibility is available, but candidates must be able to travel to office locations and job sites as needed. Field-to-office split is approximately 20/80 at the senior level.
Why This Opportunity
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Established, family-owned engineering firm with strong regional reputation
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Exposure to high-profile industrial and megaproject clients
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Senior-level autonomy and leadership impact
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Company vehicle (Toyota 4Runner SR5) + gas card
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Competitive compensation and bonus structure
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Long-term growth within a stable, technically respected organization
Red Flags
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Residential-only experience
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Land development–focused engineers
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No deep foundation or industrial geotechnical background
If you’re a senior geotechnical engineer who thrives in industrial environments and enjoys owning complex technical work from start to finish, this is a strong long-term opportunity.
The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is between $110,000 and $160,000
Our benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and 401k.
Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank you for your interest in this opportunity. However, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Tundra Technical Solutions is a global workforce and technology delivery firm, ranked by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the largest in North America. At Tundra, we aren't just hiring top talent at the world's most recognizable brands; we are pioneers of social recruitment. This post is for a contract assignment. Assignment duties and duration are subject to business needs and requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.California Notice. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with the following job duties: protect and return property, adhere to confidentiality requirements, comply with security requirements, adhere to policies and codes of conduct.
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