GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

As a DBE, MBE and HUB certified firm, Corsair provides clients with an experienced engineering team equipped with diverse skills in the field of Geotechnical Engineering to meet design challenges as they relate to the analysis and design of

• Foundations,

• Slopes,

• Retaining structures, embankments,

• Roadways, and;

• Other geotechnical structures.

Corsair also provides construction support and forensic analysis and expert witness for litigation support.

RETAINING WALL DESIGN

Corsair specializes in the design and construction inspection of both temporary and permanent retaining wall systems.  Complex set of plans and details are distilled with practicality and functionality in mind.  Our team of experienced engineers have worked  on several hundred retaining wall designs throughout the state of Texas.

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING  AND INSPECTION SERVICES

Providing With experience in both public and private sectors, our team is equipped to assist our clients through any stage of construction.  We leverage our extensive knowledge to mitigate risk and provide optimized solutions to issues that can arise during the construction phase.  At Corsair, we are committed to exceeding our clients’ expectations and ensuring that the services we provide contribute to successful completion of any project, large or small.

LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES

Corsair provides clients with an expert team equipped to perform a variety of laboratory tests on soil and rock samples.  Corsair operates a state of the art automated laboratory with  AASHTO and TXDOT certifications.

GEOTECHNICAL DRILLING SERVICE

Corsair has a fleet of drill rigs including two ATV and three truck mounted CME drill rigs.  Each rig is vigorously maintained and are designed to drill in all soil and rock conditions.  Our staff has over 60 years of combined experience in all fields of geotechnical drilling.

TRANSPORTATION

Corsair's personnel have been involved in some of the largest and complex projects in the USA.  

HIGHWAY

• SH 130 / US 290 Direct Connects - Austin, Texas

• IH-10 East - San Antonio, Texas

• SL 335 Realignment at US 40 - Amarillo, Texas

DESIGN BUILD

• SH 183 - The Midtown Express - Dallas, Texas

• US 99 Grand Parkway Segment F1 - Houston, Texas

• I-15 Reconstruction Project in Salt Lake City, UT

• T-REX I-25 Reconstruction Project in Denver Colorado

RAILROAD

• DART / TRE Valley View Bear Creek Bridge - Irving, Texas

AVIATION

• DFW Airport Runway Evaluation

• DFW Approach Slabs

• DFW Skylink Bents

• DFW Skylink Test Facility

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Corsair personnel have been the engineers of record for over 10 GW of wind energy projects throughout the USA.  Some recent projects include:

• Stella Wind Farm - Kenedy County, Texas

• Cotton Plains Wind Farm - Floyd County, Texas

• Redbed Plains Wind Farm - Grady County, Oklahoma

• Twin Forks Wind Farm - Macon County, Illinois

• Palmas Altas Wind Farm - Cameron County, Texas

• Blue Cloud - Bailey and Lamb Counties, Texas

• Hog Creek -Hardin County, Ohio

• Meadow Lake Phase 6 - Benton and White Counties, Indiana

• Clinton Wind Farm - Clinton County, Indiana

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RETAINING WALLS

• IH-35 / US 183 Temporary Shoring - Austin, Texas

• IH-35 Temporary Shoring - Temple, Texas

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES

• IH-20 Ranger Hill - Ranger, Texas

• RTC 4th Street/Prater BRT IQA - Reno, Nevada

CONTACT US

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us to learn more.

AUSTIN, TX AREA

1505 Volta Drive #200

Cedar Park, TX 78641

(512) 342-8877

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DALLAS, TX AREA

1805 Royal Lane, Suite 103

Dallas, TX 75229

(469) 320-1418

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512-342-8877

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A CAREER AT CORSAIR CONSULTING LLC

SENIOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

Responsibilities and Duties

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• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate mid to large size field and laboratory services for a wide range of project types.  Perform and/or oversee geotechnical engineering analyses and evaluations for TxDOT Transportation projects including the design of retaining wall systems, bridge foundations and roadway pavements.

• Manage projects, subcontractors, and geotechnical staff on multi-disciplined projects and work within multi-disciplined team environment.

• Direct the work of up to 5 staff engineers including all aspects of field coordination, logging, and laboratory assignments.

• Mentor for lower-level employees- Maintaining liaison with individuals and units within or outside organization.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 10 to 12 Years of experience with a Master's degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical Engineering emphasis preferred.

• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Texas is required.

• Extensive experience in all types of subsurface explorations, laboratory testing, foundation engineering, all types of engineering analyses, engineering report writing, preparation of contract documents.

• Experience in TxDOT transportation projects is a plus.

• Experience with staff management, project management and business development is a plus.

• Absolutely have excellent communication and writing skills.

STAFF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER II

(Corsair Consulting LLC has opening in Cedar Park, TX) Staff Geotechnical Engineer II: Independently perform field investigations for Wind Energy and TxDOT projects. Review geotechnical laboratory test results including Moisture Content, Atterberg Limits, Sieve Analyses, Unconfined Compression, Consolidation, Compaction, CBR, CU Triaxial Compression, Sulfate Content, Organic Content, pH, Minimum Resistivity, and Lime-Series. Conduct geotechnical engineering analyses and design calculations including Soil/Rock Nailed Walls, Drilled Shaft Walls, Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls, Drilled Shaft and Driven Pile Compressional and Tensional Capacities, Deep Foundation Lateral Capacities, Shallow Foundation Capacities, Deep Foundation Downdrag Analyses, Settlement Estimation for the retaining walls and embankments, and Pavement Section Design. Provide engineering recommendations based on field and laboratory test results, evaluations, and calculations. Prepare, write, and review engineering reports for services provided. Up to 10% in-state travel may be required to project sites. Requires Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, or related and 1 year experience. 1 year must include experience with transportation projects, geotechnical subsurface exploration, geotechnical laboratory and field testing, geotechnical engineering, and report writing. Send resumes to Corsair Consulting LLC 1505 Volta Drive, Ste. 200 Cedar Park, TX 78641.  

ENGINEER IN TRAINING

Responsibilities and Duties

Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering analyses, calculations, recommendations, observation and inspection, and report writing. Prepare proposals and cost estimates, and track and evaluate project progress and budgets. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data.

Qualifications and Skills

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• Maintain quality standards on all projects.

• Assist in developing the scope of work for routine projects.

• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, specifications, and other project related documents.

• Analyze data, and perform engineering calculations and analysis for PE review.

• Conduct, coordinate or supervise field investigations, laboratory testing, and evaluation of respective data.

• Develop plans, schedules, conducts, and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work.

• Work closely with senior-level project manager and Professional Engineer of Record to gain project management and engineering experience.

• Make design recommendations, adaptations and modifications for review and consideration by the Professional Engineer of Record.

• Prepare work scope, proposals and reports and plans investigations for approval by senior level professionals.

• Interact with client and project team in developing scope of services and communicating project progress.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.  Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.

• Minimum 0-2 years’ experience.

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) required.

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.