"Geotechnical Soil Technicians play a critical role in the construction and civil engineering industries"

Geotechnical Soil Technicians

Geotechnical Soil Technicians play a critical role in the construction and civil engineering industries by ensuring that soil and site conditions are suitable for building projects. They document all findings in detailed field reports, collect and label pictures and videos, then communicate these results to engineers and construction managers to ensure that the project adheres to site plans and safety and quality engineering standards. By providing accurate data and assessments, geotechnical soil technicians help support sound engineering decisions.

  • Complete grading oversight. From pre-construction to initial grading phase (overexcavation/cut-fill) to post-grading phase to final-development phase, includes mass grading to small size projects

  • Compaction testing using Troxler/CPN nuclear-gauges along with sand-cone testing for soils, base, asphalt, and cement-treated soils.

  • Data & mapping preparation for compactions reports

  • Density verification using probing techniques

  • Shallow groundwater stabilization techniques (including soil/cement treat & geofabric/rock)

  • Pad pre-saturation moisture verification

  • Percolation & seepage pit setups/performance tests

  • Footing & trench bottom verification

Providing: City of Los Angeles Deputy Grading Inspectors, Geotechnical Soil Technicians & Geologists

To: Licensed Geotechnical-Consulting Firms, Developers, General Contractors, Inspection Firms & Contractors