SOCOTEC San Francisco
Our Services and Expertise in San Francisco, CA
Our San Francisco office was formerly operated by Ninyo & Moore, a leading geotechnical, environmental, and industrial hygiene engineering firm acquired by SOCOTEC in 2025. Our team of highly skilled engineers and scientists serves clients across San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. We provide environmental, industrial hygiene, geotechnical, and construction materials testing services to public and private clients for a wide range of sectors, including education and government facilities, transportation infrastructure, commercial and residential development, industrial sites, healthcare, military installations, landfills, as well as water treatment and power industries.
Environmental Services
- Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I & Phase II)
- Site Investigation & Contamination Assessment
- Remediation & Mitigation
- Regulatory Compliance & Permitting
- Due-Diligence Property Transfer
Industrial Hygiene
- Hazardous Materials Surveys (Asbestos, lead paint, polychlorinated biphenyls)
- Mold & Moisture Evaluations
- Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) evaluations
- Occupational Safety
Geotechnical, Geophysical & Engineering Geology
- Geotechnical Analysis & Design (foundation, retaining structures, slope stability, liquefaction, seismic design)
- Pavement Design
- Field Instrumentation & Monitoring
- Geophysical & Subsurface Investigation (electrical resistivity surveys, electromagnetic mapping, seismic refraction, refraction microtremor, ground penetrating radar, crosshole sonic logging)
- Monitoring & Environmental Measurements (vibration monitoring, thermal resistivity)
- Seismic & Earthquake Hazard Analysis (earthquake and fault studies, seismic hazard analysis, liquefaction and dynamic settlement evaluations)
- Geologic & Landslide Hazard Assessment (geologic hazard evaluations, landslide evaluations)
- Feasibility Studies
Construction Inspection & Testing
- Geotechnical Observation
- Laboratory Construction Materials Testing (Asphalt, Concrete, Masonry, Grout, Mortar, Steel) in certified laboratory
- Special Inspection (Reinforced Concrete, Prestressed Concrete, Structural Masonry, Structural Steel and Bolting, Welding, Fireproofing, Roofing)
- Asphalt Concrete & Pavement Testing
Smart Inspections
- Drone/UAS Services
- Geographics Information Systems (GIS)
- Mapping & Cartographic Services
Forensics & Expert Witness
- Forensic Investigations & Failure Analysis
- Expert Witness & Litigation Support
- Dispute Resolution & Insurance Claims
Building and Infrastructure Solutions Across the United States
Our San Francisco team is part of a nationwide network of 1,700 experts across 40 offices providing specialized services throughout the project lifecycle in industries such as building & real estate, infrastructure, energy, environmental, oil & gas, and industrial.
SOCOTEC offers distinct service lines including:
- Building Performance & Compliance
- Construction Materials Testing & Laboratory Services
- Forensic Engineering & Expert Services
- Specialty Engineering
- Geotechnical Services
- Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)
- Project Advisory & Risk Management
- Smart Buildings and Infrastructure
- Professional Training & Certification
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Frequently asked questions
- What services does SOCOTEC offer in the San Francisco Area?
- Across Northern California, our team delivers a comprehensive suite of testing, engineering, and consulting services, with expertise in environmental, industrial hygiene, geotechnical, geological, and construction materials disciplines. We also support clients with forensic engineering investigations and dispute resolution services.
- What areas are served by SOCOTEC San Francisco?
- Our San Francisco team serves clients throughout Northern California, with a strong presence in the Sacramento region. We also extend our support to projects across the Central Valley and the Bay Area.
- What industries does SOCOTEC serve in Northern California?
- Our team has delivered services for hundreds of K–12 schools, community colleges, universities, and private institutions, while also supporting projects in commercial and residential development, correctional facilities, healthcare environments, military installations, and other public buildings. We are actively involved in a variety of infrastructure and development efforts, including roads, bridges, and airports. In addition, we bring significant experience with transmission networks, water distribution systems, and wastewater treatment facilities, along with specialized knowledge of landfill and burn site conditions.
- What are the main projects of SOCOTEC in Northern California?
- Our Northern California project portfolio includes higher education campus developments at institutions such as UC Berkeley and other universities across California, alongside large-scale water infrastructure initiatives like the Davis Aqueduct and the emergency spillway at Oroville Dam.
- How can I request a proposal or get in touch with an expert?
- You can reach our San Francisco team directly by phone or by completing the online form above. Once submitted, your request will be directed to the appropriate specialist based on your project needs.
- Are there any current job opportunities at SOCOTEC San Francisco?
- All current job openings are listed on the SOCOTEC Careers page: https://www.socotec.us/careers. We encourage you to visit regularly for updates on new opportunities across our geotechnical engineering, testing, and inspection teams.
Nearby agencies
- SOCOTEC Alameda 1301 Marina Village Pkwy, Suite 110, 94501 Alameda 10,8 km
- SOCOTEC San Jose 2149 O'Toole Ave, Suite 30, 95131 San Jose 61,8 km
- SOCOTEC Sacramento 1401 Halyard Dr, Suite 110, 95691 West Sacramento 113,8 km