Southwest Geotechnical is a full-service geotechnical engineering and third-party inspection firm headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. With a team of approximately 50 professionals and a 15,000+ sq ft office and laboratory facility, we serve developers, contractors, municipalities, and property owners throughout the Las Vegas Valley. We don't just care about our clients — we care about our people. Looking for a fun place to work with great benefits, amazing colleagues, and a traveling fish? Look no further!
At Southwest Geo, we want to provide the best service possible to support our clients' fast-moving projects. Our team understands the importance of meeting deadlines and being readily available for client support. We maintain active relationships with all major building departments in Southern Nevada.
We pride ourselves on finding creative solutions for our clients' complex engineering problems. We don't just give the standard recommendation that everyone uses. We work hand in hand with our clients to seek out the best possible solutions — ones that make sense technically, economically, and on timeline.
We provide designs based on sound engineering principles that also make sense from an economic and timeline perspective. Our goal is to be the preferred consultant — clients seek us out because of our reputation, and repeat business and word-of-mouth are the primary drivers of our growth.
Our Facility: 15,000+ sq ft office and laboratory in Las Vegas, NV
Our Team: ~50 professionals and growing
Southwest Geo provides the following services:
• Geotechnical Engineering & Subsurface Investigations
• Special Inspections & Testing During Construction
• Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I & II)
• Grading Reports & Compaction Testing
• Concrete, Masonry & Structural Steel Inspections
• Laboratory Testing & Concrete Mix Designs
• Energy Testing (HERS Rater)
• Retaining Wall & Foundation Design
Project Types:
Schools / Commercial Buildings / Hotels & High-Rise Structures
Master Planned Communities / Residential Developments / Custom Homes
Highways & Bridges / Industrial & Utility Projects
Certifications:
AASHTO Resource — Laboratory Certifications
ACI — American Concrete Institute (Field & Lab Testing)
A2LA — ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Laboratory
ICC — Special Inspection Certifications (Grading, Concrete, Masonry, Steel, Fireproofing)
CWI — AWS Certified Welding Inspectors
PE — Nevada-Licensed Professional Engineers on Staff
Yes, we work hard — but we also have a lot of fun. We have contests and parties throughout the year: Cinco de Mayo Salsa Contest, Halloween Pumpkin Carving, our legendary Hotdog Eating Contest, and more.
We also have a traveling fish named Gilbert. Our team members take Gilbert on their adventures — he's been to Legoland, TSA checkpoints, sporting events, and more. Gilbert is more than a fish; he's a symbol of the fun, tight-knit culture we've built at Southwest Geo.
We've had team members meet Gene Simmons of KISS and Mike Trout of the Angels. We celebrate wins, support each other, and genuinely enjoy coming to work every day.
We're a growing team of ~50 professionals in Las Vegas. We offer competitive benefits, a collaborative culture, and the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects across Southern Nevada. Ready to build your career with Southwest Geo? Attach your Resume and Cover Letter and tell us why you'd be a great fit — click below to apply!