Houston Area Engineer - Building & Construction

Area Engineer - Building & Construction - Houston, Texas

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Area Engineer to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc.

(Intertek-PSI) team supporting Building & Construction in Houston, Texas.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

Professional Service Industries, Inc.

(Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction.

Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The Area Engineer provides geotechnical engineering support on multiple project types such as Transportation and/or Infrastructure Related Projects, "big box" type developments, multi-family developments, Vertical Rise Constructions, intra-environmental projects, power/utility developments, and other geotechnical related projects.

Salary & Benefits Information

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you'll do:


* Perform a variety of assignments that include independent evaluations using standard geotechnical engineering techniques, procedures and criteria, using engineering judgments to make minor adoptions and modifications during the course of work.


* Make interpretations, decisions and recommendations in reference to laboratory and field test report results, project field circumstances and inspections.


* Prepare and review geotechnical reports for projects as per specifications and project scope of work.


* Assign local and remote staff work /tasks; train, develop and mentor technical staff as applicable.


* Prepare scopes, budgets, and schedules for task assignments.


* Review recommendations with project designated Principal Consultant and/or Chief Engineer.


* Engage, maintain and leverage client relationships and develop new project opportunities.


* Attend client site meetings.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details.

The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:


* Bachelor's Degree from accredited engineering / ABET school in Civil Engineering


* 10+ years' of experience in geotechnical engineering


* Texas P.E.

License or ability to obtain in State of residence of employment and adjacent States, as needed


* Proficient in GeoStudio, APILE, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, Plaxis, Midas, SLIDE, Se...