SOCOTEC 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’s Specialty Engineering Team offers highly technical services in evaluating an asset’s integrity, reliability, and operational capabilities. Our professionals evaluate projects, materials, engineering systems, and their components to determine its performance, mitigate risk, enhance quality, and provide advice on its impacts.
Our engineering professionals specialize in failure analysis, non-destructive engineering, fitness for service, probabilistic analysis, technical modeling, materials testing, and other niche engineering projects. Our engineering team tackles technical challenges, disputes, investigations, testing and more with the ability to drive projects to safe and successful completion.
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®.
Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company has an immediate opening for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer in the Houston, Texas office. The candidate will serve as the Principal-in-Charge of projects and will direct, review, and oversee projects and provide guidance to engineering staff. Additional job duties may include:
The successful candidate should be a licensed professional engineer in Texas with over 10 years of related experience. A well-rounded background in geotechnical engineering, strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, and a track record of successful client relationship and service are required. Candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, positive attitude, and problem solving skills.
Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
For more information, please visit www.socotec.us
Job Type: Full-Time, in office
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
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Come live a unique experience with us and help grow SOCOTEC, the leading expert in asset integrity for construction, infrastructure, and industry!
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