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Tetra Tech · 1 day ago

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Tetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. They are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support geotechnical and engineering design projects primarily in Texas, focusing on oil and gas and energy clients.

ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringInfrastructureNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy
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Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include management, implementation, and development of the existing geotechnical engineering program for our oil and gas and energy clients
Maintain positive relationships with current clients and develop relationships with new clients
Supervise all geotechnical engineering design and fieldwork
Supervise field work and reporting for geotechnical engineering design including field testing and sample/data collection
Lead geotechnical teams in performing geotechnical investigations/ studies and design applications
Geotechnical recommendations and engineering design of sites for structural foundations, retaining walls, embankments, pavement design. Slope stability evaluation, assessments and related site development applications
Review and analysis of geotechnical analytical laboratory data
Maintain or modification of existing geotechnical investigation practice and programs, as needed
Maintain or modification of laboratory testing programs
Troubleshooting of geotechnical related construction monitoring and testing
Employee mentoring and training of less experienced engineers and field technicians
Develop work plans, reports and proposals for various types of geotechnical investigations and assessments
Technical report preparation and review
Other duties may be assigned

Qualification

Geotechnical EngineeringCivil EngineeringProject ManagementField TestingTechnical Report PreparationClient Relationship ManagementData AnalysisMentoring

Required

Bachelor's in science degree in Civil/Geotechnical or Geological Engineering with a geotechnical emphasis from a four-year ABET accredited engineering program required
6 to 10 years of experience
Candidate must possess and be able and available to travel via land and/or air and possess a valid driver's license in good standing
The candidate must be able to walk across rough surfaces that may be muddy and rutted in inclement weather
The candidate must be able to hear warning signals from heavy machinery that is in motion
Some heavy lifting required, including equipment lifting

Preferred

Master's in science degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
Merit-based financial rewards.
Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Company

Tetra Tech

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Tetra Tech provides innovative solutions focused on water, the environment and energy for the government and commercial clients.

H1B Sponsorship

Tetra Tech has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)
2024 (11)
2023 (11)
2022 (4)
2021 (13)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$500M
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1991-12-17IPO

Leadership Team

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Dan Batrack
CEO
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Craig Christensen
SVP - CIO
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