Jobs · Engineering · Texas

Geotechnical Engineer

Mott MacDonald · Austin, TX · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time

Role Overview

We are seeking a capable and motivated Texas-licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with a strong background in geotechnics and ground engineering to strengthen and expand the capabilities of our Underground Group in Texas and the wider United States. This is a client-facing, delivery-focused role supporting the design and construction of complex transportation, rail, water and energy infrastructure projects.

Key Accountabilities

  • Design and Delivery Plan and manage geotechnical investigations, including fieldwork, laboratory testing, and data interpretation

  • Develop ground models, geotechnical parameters, and design assumptions

  • Deliver geotechnical analysis and design across all project stages, including preparation of calculations, reports and specifications

  • Identify and manage geotechnical risks to deliver safe, compliant, and constructible solutions

  • Cookordination geotechnical inputs within multidisciplinary design teams

  • Digital & Innovation Lead structured management of geotechnical data and interpretive datasets

  • Develop and maintain digital ground models

  • Improve delivery efficiency through automation (e.g., scripts, templates, dashboards)

  • Promote best practice in data governance and auditable workflows

  • Technical Development Provide technical guidance on complex geotechnical challenges

  • Contribute to proposals, bids, and work winning activities, including scope development, methodology, and technical review, as appropriate

  • Mentor junior engineers and support capability development

  • Contribute to continuous improvement and adoption of best practices across projects

Candidate Profile

  • Education & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s preferred)

  • PE license in Texas (California PE or ability to obtain viewed favorably)

  • 5 - 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience

  • Demonstrated experience delivering geotechnical design on infrastructure projects in the U.S.

  • Technical Capability Experience in the following areas: Foundation design (shallow and deep), Settlement, consolidation, and ground deformation analysis, Slope stability, seepage, and excavation support systems, Geotechnical investigation planning and laboratory data interpretation

  • Desirable Experience in design-build project environments

  • Interest in digital delivery and data-driven workflows

Professional Skills

  • Clear and concise technical writing and reporting

  • Effective communication in client-facing environments

  • Proven ability to deliver high-quality work within schedule and budget

Technical & Software Skills

  • Experience with geotechnical analysis software (e.g., PLAXIS, GeoStudio, Rocscience, LPILE or similar)

  • Familiarity with geotechnical data platforms (e.g., OpenGround, gINT)

  • Familiarity with 3D ground modelling software (Leapfrog Works)

  • Interest in digital delivery and data-driven workflows

  • Experience with Python or similar tools to automate geotechnical workflows and data processing

  • Familiarity with integrating ground data platforms with analysis and reporting tools

Benefits & Reward

  • Comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance

  • Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills

Collaboration at Our Core

We believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal Opportunity

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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