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Strong knowledge of soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and geotechnical analysis * Experience with Slope/W, GINT, Plaxis, Uni-Settle, L-Pile, and A-Pile * Familiarity with ArcGIS, AutoCAD ...

Analyze rock mass behavior, slope stability, ground support requirements, and soil mechanics ... Coordinate with geologists, mine engineers, surveyors, and environmental specialists. Manage ...

Analyze rock mass behavior, slope stability, ground support requirements, and soil mechanics ... Coordinate with geologists, mine engineers, surveyors, and environmental specialists. Manage ...

Analyze rock mass behavior, slope stability, ground support requirements, and soil mechanics ... Coordinate with geologists, mine engineers, surveyors, and environmental specialists. Manage ...

Analyze rock mass behavior, slope stability, ground support requirements, and soil mechanics ... Coordinate with geology, mine engineering, survey, environmental teams, contractors, and ...

... soil mechanics. • Develop geotechnical models for open-pit and underground mining operations. • Perform advanced numerical modelling using FLAC3D and industry-leading constitutive models to ...

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Serve as a Mechanical Engineer in the RM directorate, Facility Management located at NAS ... transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. (You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR B.

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How much do soil mechanic engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for soil mechanic engineer in the United States is $28.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.40 and $30.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a soil mechanic engineer?

Soil Mechanic Engineers are professionals who specialize in studying the properties and behavior of soil and how it interacts with man-made structures. Their work is essential in the design and construction of foundations, retaining walls, tunnels, embankments, and other structures that rely on stable ground. They analyze soil samples, conduct field tests, and use their findings to recommend safe and effective engineering solutions. Soil Mechanic Engineers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, stability, and longevity of construction projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a soil mechanic engineer?

To excel as a Soil Mechanic Engineer, you need a solid background in civil engineering, soil mechanics, and geotechnical analysis, usually supported by a relevant engineering degree and professional licensure. Familiarity with geotechnical investigation tools, soil testing equipment, and software like PLAXIS or GeoStudio is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. These competencies ensure the safe, efficient, and sustainable design of foundations and earthworks in construction projects.

What are some typical challenges a soil mechanic engineer might face when working on construction projects?

Soil Mechanic Engineers often encounter challenges such as dealing with unexpected soil conditions, which can impact foundation stability and require on-the-spot problem-solving. They must frequently coordinate with geologists, civil engineers, and construction managers to interpret soil test data and recommend safe, cost-effective solutions. Additionally, balancing project timelines with the need for thorough soil analysis can be demanding. Successfully navigating these challenges requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and adaptability.

What is the difference between Soil Mechanic Engineer vs Geotechnical Engineer?

AspectSoil Mechanic EngineerGeotechnical Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering, geotechnical specialization, certifications like FE or PEBachelor's or Master's in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, similar certifications
Work EnvironmentField investigations, soil testing labs, construction sitesSite assessments, design, analysis, often overlapping with soil mechanic work
Industry UsagePrimarily in construction, foundation design, soil stability projects

Soil Mechanic Engineers focus specifically on soil properties and testing, while Geotechnical Engineers handle broader subsurface investigations and foundation design. Both roles require similar credentials and often work together on construction projects, but Soil Mechanic Engineers specialize more in soil testing and analysis.

What are popular job titles related to Soil Mechanic Engineer jobs?

For Soil Mechanic Engineer jobs, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Geotechnical Engineer | Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering [PCBOCC0038037]

New Port Richey, FL • On-site

ProSidian Consulting
Business Schools and Computer and Management Training • 11 - 50 employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices.  ProSidian provides Enterprise Service Solutions for Risk Management | Compliance | Business Process | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | and Human Capital.  We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.  Launched by Management Consultants, our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of Global Professionals to complete engagements for public/private companies, defense and civilian government agencies, and non-profit organizations.  Our solution-centric services are deployed across the enterprise and target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency). They are also aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value.

ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of Industry Sector Groups, including but not limited to -- Sector Groups including but not limited to Consumer Products, Services, And Retail | Defense And Military | Education And Academia | Emergency Services | Energy, Infrastructure, And Environment | Financial Services | Food And Agriculture | Foreign Aid / Technical Assistance | Government And Public Services | Healthcare And Life Sciences | Industrial And Commercial | Manufacturing And Operations | National Security & Intelligence | Non-Profit | Professional Services | Real Estate And Hospitality | Technology, Media, And Telecommunications | Transport And Logistics | etc.  Learn More About ProSidian: www.ProSidian.com

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Geotechnical Engineer  | Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering [PCBOCC0038037] for Program Support on a Exempt 1099 Contract: No Overtime Pay Basis Technical Element located CONUS - Pasco County Across The South East  Region supporting Pasco County in enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability of its water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems through comprehensive engineering, planning, environmental, and digital transformation services..

Seeking Geotechnical Engineer candidates with relevant Energy, Sustainability & Infrastructure Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Energy, Sustainability & Infrastructure Sector Clients such as PCBOCC.  This as a Technical Element or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering Functional Area Professional - Geotechnical Position; however, ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Geotechnical (Geotechnical Engineer ) in the Energy, Sustainability & Infrastructure Industry Sector focusing on Environmental Services Solutions for clients such as Pasco County Board of County Commissioners (PCBOCC) | Pasco County Utilities Generally Located In CONUS - Pasco County and across the South East  Region (Of Country/World).

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Geotechnical Engineer  | Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering [PCBOCC0038037]

  • Plan and execute geotechnical investigations for utility infrastructure projects.; Analyze soil, rock, and groundwater data to inform foundation and structural designs.; Prepare technical geotechnical reports and provide recommendations for construction.
Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Geotechnical Engineer  | Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering [PCBOCC0038037] (PCBOCC0038037) Candidates:

  • Bachelor's in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering; PE preferred.

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

  • 5-10 years in geotechnical investigations for utilities or public infrastructure.

Skills Required

  • Boring logs, slope stability, foundation design, lab testing review, GeoStudio, AutoCAD.

Competencies Required

  • Engineering judgment, subsurface modeling, analytical rigor, field coordination.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

  • Assist with QA/QC of drilling, testing, and third-party investigations.
  • Coordinate with structural and environmental engineers on multi-disciplinary projects.

Other Details

  • Supports project categories involving soil-structure interaction, permitting, and risk mitigation.

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Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed: establish, manage, pursue, and achieve annual goals and objectives with Documented Goals for each of the firm's Eight ProSidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Teamwork - the ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant and effectively as a team leader
  • Leadership - the ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
  • Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
  • Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
  • Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
  • Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or workstreams
  • Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in the decision-making process while being mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
  • Organization - the ability to manage projects and actions and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio, and the ability to quickly learn other tools, as necessary.
  • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio, and the ability to quickly learn other tools, as necessary.
  • Commitment - to work with intelligent, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the most significant challenges across private, public, and social sectors
  • Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
  • Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have an impact and make a difference
  • Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are essential to ProSidian Consulting.  At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance.  We are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare.  Our growing list of benefits currently includes the following for Full-Time Employees:

  • Competitive Compensation: The pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives.  The Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the Plan you elect for medical and dental benefits.  Contributions are deducted on a pre-tax basis.
  • Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
  • Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees.  A range of investment options is available with a personal financial planner to assist you.  The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
  • Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in their life.  These benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
  • Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs are premium-only plans (POPs) that offer eligible employees a complete Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit.
  • Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to succeed financially.  Therefore, we offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program.  This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy daily.
  • Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements, Security Clearance is required for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
  • ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to $5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
  • Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements, performance incentives are associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
  • Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent daycare expenses on a pre-tax basis.  You determine your projected costs for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
  • Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you can elect supplemental life insurance.  D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, Vietnam era, or another eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has pledged to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the "I Hire Military" Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina.  All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL"-success while doing things the right way. Pride comes from the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

For Easy Application, Use Our Career Site Located On Http://Www.ProSidian.Com/ Or Send Your Resume, Bios, And Salary Expectations / Rates To Careers @ ProSidian.Com & Recruiter @ ProSidian.Com

ONLY CANDIDATES WITH THE REQUIRED CRITERIA ARE CONSIDERED.

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About ProSidian Consulting

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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