SOCOTEC
Construction
GeotechnicalProjectEngineer
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“Geotechnical Project Engineer at SOCOTEC. Skills: Geotechnical project management, Foundation design, Slope stability analysis. Manage geotechnical projects. Manage forensic projects”
Industry & Context.
Engineering analysis; Forensic evaluation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Minimum 5+ years experience, B. S. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
Nice to Have
M. S. in Geotechnical Engineering
What You'll Do.
Manage geotechnical projects
Manage forensic projects
Manage construction projects
Interact directly with clients
Manage project budgets
Coordinate field activities
Evaluate geologic hazards
Evaluate seismic hazards
Perform forensic evaluations
Analyze distressed structures
Analyze failed slopes
Perform engineering analyses
Perform foundation design
Perform foundation evaluation
Perform slope stability analysis
Perform settlement analysis
Prepare geotechnical proposals
Prepare technical reports
Provide technical support
Mentor staff engineers
Mentor field technicians
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal teams; Staff engineers; Geologists; Field technicians
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Project management, Budget management
Full Job Description
On November 28, 2025, AAR joined SOCOTEC, marking an exciting new chapter in our company’s history. This partnership builds on AAR’s long-standing legacy of technical excellence, integrity, and people-focused service. By joining SOCOTEC, we expand our reach and capabilities as part of a unified team of more than 1,700 experts nationwide. Together, we deliver broader, integrated solutions to better serve our materials testing and construction quality clients. Founded in 1989, AAR has continuously provided construction quality assurance, quality control, special inspection, and materials testing services throughout Washington State. AAR is a Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) certified independent special inspection and materials testing agency headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Our laboratories in Redmond, Lacey, and Wenatchee are accredited by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). AAR, a SOCOTEC Company, is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer to join our Redmond, Lacey, or Wenatchee, Washington office. The successful candidate will manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects, working closely with clients and internal teams. Key Responsibilities * Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects * Interact directly with clients and manage project budgets * Coordinate and participate in field activities, including: * Logging borings, test pits, trenches, and cores * Evaluating geologic and seismic hazards * Performing forensic evaluations of distressed structures and failed slopes * Perform engineering analyses, including: * Foundation design and evaluation * Slope stability analysis * Settlement analysis * Prepare geotechnical engineering proposals and technical reports * Provide technical support and mentorship to staff engineers, geologists, and field technicians * Other duties as assigned by the manager * Responsibilities subject to change to meet cur
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