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United States , Salt Lake City

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Job Description:

Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company has an immediate opening for a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer in our Salt Lake City, Utah office.

Job Responsibility:

  • conducting geotechnical investigations and analysis
  • performing boring layout for utility clearance
  • supervising drill rigs
  • classifying soils
  • logging boring, test pits, and cores
  • performing floor level surveys
  • performing testing and observation services
  • reviewing plans and specifications
  • preparing geotechnical reports and letters
  • assignments and compilation of laboratory testing and geotechnical calculations
  • calculations pertaining to shallow and deep foundation design, pavement design, retaining walls, slope stability analysis, liquefaction, and settlement

Requirements:

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field
  • MS in Geotechnical Engineering Preferred
  • 2-5 years of experience
  • thorough understanding and knowledge of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering and/or engineering geology
  • excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • positive attitude
  • good organizational skills
  • strong work ethic
  • ability to work both independently and as a team member
  • E.I.T. preferred, or ability to obtain within one year
What we offer:

comprehensive and competitive benefits package

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 02, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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