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Geotechnical Lab Technician

GSI Engineering LLC
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/10/2025
Job Details

Job Location

Houston - East - Houston, TX

Position Type

Full Time

Job Description

UES is seeking a Geotechnical Lab Technician to support our Geotechnical Engineering and Testing Department . This role will focus on lab data entry, Atterberg limit testing, and minus #200 sieve washes , along with other essential geotechnical lab procedures. No prior experience is required—training will be provided.

As a Geotechnical Lab Technician , you will play a key role in the construction process by ensuring materials meet quality standards, contributing to the success of various infrastructure projects. If you have strong attention to detail and an interest in geotechnical testing, we encourage you to apply!

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Perform lab data entry and documentation
  • Conduct moisture content tests
  • Perform Atterberg limit tests
  • Execute unconfined compression tests
  • Conduct minus #200 sieve tests
  • Perform pH tests
  • Conduct swell tests
  • Utilize a hand penetrometer for soil strength assessment
  • Identify and classify soil samples

Join UES and take the first step toward building a rewarding career in geotechnical engineering!

About Us

The UES Texas Region includes 4 powerhouse legacy firms from the geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and environmental consulting arenas: Alpha Testing, Rock Engineering & Testing, Riner Engineering, and InControl Technologies.

Now, As We Work Together As Team UES , Our Core Values Continue To Portray Who We Are And What We Believe. These Values Are Represented By The Acronym STRIVE

S afety | T eamwork | R esponsiveness | I ntegrity | V alue | E xcellence

With this focus, our team members are empowered to be industry leaders in our disciplines, ensuring the safety, integrity, and sustainability of our community’s land and structures from development to redevelopment. In addition, our focus on servant leadership enables us to be trusted partners , solving our clients’ project challenges and executing their projects successfully.

Some of the perks you’ll enjoy as a part of the UES Family:

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous company match!
  • Amazing team members and a friendly atmosphere!
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Seven paid holidays per year
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employer provided Life Insurance / AD&D Insurance
  • Employer provided Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (subsidized)

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