What are the Top Geotechnical Engineering Firms in the United States 2026-2027?
Engineers investigating soils and foundations. Compare verified providers in the United States, see typical 2026-2027 pricing and use our checklist to pick the right partner.
Companies based in the United States only: established engineering firms based in the United States selected by the iCreativez research team. Shortlist drawn from verified Engineering & Environmental Services providers. International providers are shown separately below and are not counted as local.
Companies based in the United States
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AECOM
Dallas, United States
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United States, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
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Jacobs
Dallas, United States
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United States, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
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Burns & McDonnell
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United States, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
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Black & Veatch
Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United States, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
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Kimley-Horn
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United States, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
International firms to consider for the United States
Headquartered outside the United States or working remotely, so not counted in the local list above. Some work with clients in the United States through regional offices, partners or remote teams; check coverage before you shortlist.
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WSP
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Why listed: Established Engineering & Environmental Services firm operating internationally.
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Arcadis
Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Why listed: Established Engineering & Environmental Services firm operating internationally.
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Stantec
Headquarters: Edmonton, Canada
Why listed: Established Engineering & Environmental Services firm operating internationally.
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Ramboll
Headquarters: Copenhagen, Denmark
Why listed: Established Engineering & Environmental Services firm operating internationally.
About Geotechnical Engineering providers
Engineers investigating soils and foundations.
Engineering and environmental firms design, assess and solve technical problems for buildings, infrastructure and industry. Licensing, safety and regulatory experience come first.
In the United States, Geotechnical Engineering Firms are concentrated around New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago and Miami. Local rates sit at the upper end of the global ranges, so many buyers in the United States pair a local lead with nearshore or offshore delivery to manage cost. For regulated services, always confirm the provider is licensed to operate in the United States.
How to choose the best Geotechnical Engineering Firms in 2026-2027
- Ask about site investigation capabilities.
- Check professional engineering licences.
- Ask for similar completed projects.
- Ask about regulatory approvals experience.
What does it cost?
Engineering services are commonly billed at $100-$250 per hour or as a percentage of project cost.
Before you sign
Ask for a written proposal with scope, milestones, team members and exit terms, and speak to at least one current client of each shortlisted provider.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the top Geotechnical Engineering Firms in 2026-2027?
Our 2026-2027 shortlist of Geotechnical Engineering Firms includes verified providers such as Brash, MILIVOJA, Axon Active, AECOM, Jacobs. Use the country selector to see only firms based in your country.
What do Geotechnical Engineering Firms do?
Engineers investigating soils and foundations. Engineering and environmental firms design, assess and solve technical problems for buildings, infrastructure and industry.
How much do Geotechnical Engineering services cost in 2026-2027?
Engineering services are commonly billed at $100-$250 per hour or as a percentage of project cost. Prices vary by scope, seniority and location, so ask at least three providers for written proposals.
How do I choose the right Geotechnical Engineering Firm?
Ask about site investigation capabilities. Check professional engineering licences. Ask for similar completed projects.
How were these Geotechnical Engineering Firms selected?
The worldwide view lists Clutch-verified specialists (registered businesses independently verified on Clutch with working websites, ordered by verified client reviews as of November 2026) and established industry leaders. When you choose a country, the main list shows only companies based in that country or with an office there: Clutch-verified firms with a local office, plus established local firms selected by the iCreativez research team. International firms are shown in a separate, labelled section. Inclusion is free and not paid for. Because Geotechnical Engineering is a specialist niche, the shortlist is drawn from verified Engineering & Environmental Services providers.
How this list is compiled
Worldwide view: Clutch-verified specialists (registered businesses independently verified on Clutch with a working website, ordered by their number of verified client reviews) followed by established industry leaders. Country view: the main list is strictly local. It shows only Clutch-verified firms with an office in the selected country and established firms based in that country that the iCreativez research team selected for their scale and track record. Large international firms and remote teams that serve the country appear in a separate, labelled section and are never counted as local. Where we have not yet verified enough local firms, the page says so instead of padding the list. Minimum project size, hourly rates and team size are as published by each company in November 2026. Inclusion is free and not paid for. Shortlist drawn from verified Engineering & Environmental Services providers. Providers can request a review via our contact page.