Design Engineer

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Location Houston, Texas, United States
Salary USD 90,000 - 120,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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Design Engineer – Ground Improvement

Location: Gulf Coast
Discipline: Geotechnical Design
Salary: Competitive base + bonus + full benefits

We’re working with a specialist ground improvement contractor that’s looking to add a Design Engineer to their technical team. This role supports both sales and operations teams across office and field settings and offers the chance to get hands-on with a variety of challenging and rewarding projects.

Key Responsibilities

During the design stage:

  • Review and analyze reference documents including geotechnical reports, specs, and civil/structural plans

  • Evaluate and select appropriate ground improvement approaches (settlement, bearing capacity, global stability, liquefaction mitigation, etc.)

  • Develop cross-sections and soil profiles; select appropriate soil properties for design

  • Perform finite element modelling (Plaxis) to assess deformations and stress

  • Complete design calculations including global stability, settlement, bearing capacity, and structural/geotechnical capacity of CMCs

  • Prepare and coordinate design documents, including calculations and drawings

During field activities:

  • Review QA/QC data from Field Engineers

  • Draft standard project documents (specifications, means/methods, testing submittals)

  • Respond to site-specific issues and deviations from design

Throughout project lifecycle:

  • Defend and explain design approaches in the field

  • Address reviewer comments and collaborate with the wider design team to secure approvals

What You’ll Need

  • A bachelor's or master’s degree in Civil Engineering

  • 1–3 years of geotechnical design experience or relevant coursework

  • E.I.T. (Engineer-In-Training) preferred

  • Strong understanding of geotechnical design and calculation principles

  • Proficiency in slope stability analysis and finite element modeling

  • Familiar with AutoCAD; proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to technical discussions

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Who is hiring for the Design Engineer role?
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Where is the Design Engineer job located?
The Design Engineer role with Deploy Recruit is based in Houston, TX, US.
What does the Design Engineer role pay?
Deploy Recruit lists the Design Engineer role at USD 90,000–120,000 per year.
Is the Design Engineer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Deploy Recruit.
What experience level is the Design Engineer role?
The Design Engineer position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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