SOCOTEC

Geotechnical Technician

SOCOTEC  •  Phoenixville, PA (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

AEG a SOCOTEC company is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects

SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.

This American Engineers Group, LLC a Socotec Company (AEG) Position Advertisement is designed to accurately reflect job duties. However, it may not be all-inclusive and other job-related duties may be required. Reasonable accommodation(s) that do not cause undue hardship on AEG will be considered as required by local, state, or federal law.

The Geotechnical Technician will perform a variety of tasks including inspection/oversight of field investigations pertaining to soil/rock/groundwater, performing computations and analyses, preparing various technical reports, and performing construction inspection and oversight. The Geotechnical Technician must be thorough, detail oriented, and able to learn and apply technical concepts while maintaining positive relations with site personnel. Effective communication of project-related information is essential. The Geotechnical Technician should have outstanding personal integrity, interpersonal skills, and judgement. This position is supervised by the Project Engineer or Project Manager. The Project Engineer or Project Manager has the authority to direct the work of the Geotechnical Technician position. Comments are made through verbal and written instructions and by physical demonstration, as necessary.

  • Inspection of test boring drilling activities and classification of soil and rock samples retrieved during drilling operations.
  • Perform infiltration testing in soils.
  • Preparation of boring logs for various types of projects.
  • Assisting with development of laboratory testing programs.
  • Performing field reconnaissance.
  • Assisting Project Engineer in preparing soil reconnaissance reports including Subsurface Exploration Planning Submissions (SEPS).
  • Design and analysis of various shallow and deep foundation systems for structures; including calculations to determine bearing resistance or load-carrying capacity of the foundations, along with estimation of foundation settlements under different subsurface conditions and structural loading combinations.
  • Preparation of Structure Foundation Reports (SFRs) and other geotechnical reports and analyses, such as slope stability, embankment settlement, karst remediation, mine subsidence evaluations, roadway Geotechnical Engineering Reports (GERs), etc.
  • Preparation of quantity estimates and technical specifications and details.
  • Work will be performed under the supervision of Senior Project Engineers, Geologists, and Managers.

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of applicable experience
  • Work experience in the Geotechnical/Construction industry a plus.
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) required; Master of Science (MS) Degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
  • PennDOT Drilling Inspector Certification and EIT/FE preferred.
  • Able to travel statewide and work out of town on longer-term assignments.
  • Must be physically capable of fieldwork.
  • Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks to maximize efficiency.
  • Valid PA driver's license.
  • Ability to pass drug testing.

Additional Information

Additional information

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AEG a SOCOTEC company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SOCOTEC

About SOCOTEC

SOCOTEC ranks in the Top 10 Best Workplaces® 2025 (category: >2500 employees) and is once again certified Great Place to Work® in 2025, across 18 countries!

SOCOTEC offers its clients and partners services throughout the entire life cycle of built assets to ensure compliance, extend their lifespan, improve technical, energy, and environmental performance, and ultimately guarantee people’s safety.

As an independent trusted third party, SOCOTEC relies on 6,500 technicians and engineers across France, recognized among the best in risk management and technical consulting.

Joining SOCOTEC means becoming part of a community of 14,000 experts based in 26 countries, all ready to take on challenges in the fields of Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) in construction, infrastructure, and industry.

Joining us means giving purpose to your career and contributing to the ambitions of a fast-growing international group that has always placed people at the heart of its operations.

Our project is ambitious, and our collective energy is our strength! Together, we build trust for a safer and more sustainable world.

Let’s SOCOTEC

Come live a unique experience with us and help grow SOCOTEC, the leading expert in asset integrity for construction, infrastructure, and industry!

Join us and experience the SOCOTEC journey!

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Guyancourt, FR
Year Founded
1953
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