SOCOTEC

Construction

GeotechnicalProjectEngineer

$100–120k Wenatchee, Washington, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Geotechnical Project Engineer at SOCOTEC. Skills: Geotechnical project management, Foundation design, Slope stability analysis. Manage geotechnical projects. Manage forensic projects”

Industry & Context.

Construction
Problems you'll solve

Engineering analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), 5+ years geotechnical consulting, Familiarity with local engineering practices, Familiarity with California-based projects

Nice to Have

M. S. in Geotechnical Engineering

What You'll Do.

Manage geotechnical projects

Manage forensic projects

Manage construction projects

Interact with clients

Manage project budgets

Coordinate field activities

Evaluate geologic hazards

Evaluate seismic hazards

Perform forensic evaluations

Evaluate distressed structures

Evaluate 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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