Almost a year ago, Forbes published an article on geotechnical engineering, labeling it “the in-demand, high-pay, easy-entry job you’ve likely never heard of.” At Thorcon Shotcrete and Shoring, we think it’s only appropriate to ring in the New Year with a little reflection on the past one, and this article certainly brings up some points which are important for new geotechnical engineers to reflect on.
From our headquarters near Denver in Littleton, Colorado, we provide civil and geotechnical engineering services to all of Colorado as well as to states in the surrounding region. We believe that providing stabilization and shoring services to our surrounding communities is an important service and contributes to a fulfilling career. We care about geotechnical engineering for the sake of safety, but Forbes states some other good reasons for considering geotechnical engineering as a profession. These include:
- As of January 2015, there was a general shortage in the geotechnical field in the U.S., so master’s degrees, in many cases, aren’t required to start working as a geotechnical engineer.
- The nature of the earth, itself, guarantees geotechnical engineers will continue to have a job in the field. The earth keeps shifting through settlement, erosion and seismic activity, so structures will continually have to be shored up, reexamined and repaired, requiring the expertise of a geotechnical engineer.
- It’s a field which merges engineering skills and communication skills which is a great benefit for civil engineers who have good technical writing skills.
If you are interested in joining our team of geotechnical engineers and shoring experts, get in touch with us today through our careers page. We are interested in talented team-players who are determined to work in a safety-focused environment. If you are in need of geotechnical engineering services, contact us today to get started on your shotcrete or shoring project!