SOCOTEC San Jose
Our Services and Expertise in San Jose, CA
Our San Jose office builds on the legacy of Ninyo & Moore, a leading geotechnical, environmental, and industrial hygiene engineering firm acquired by SOCOTEC in 2025. Backed by a multidisciplinary team of civil engineers, consultants, field and laboratory technicians, we support projects across Northern California with practical, reliable expertise. From environmental, industrial hygiene, geotechnical, and construction materials testing services, our teams help identify risks early and implement solutions that support safe, efficient, and resilient project buildings and infrastructure. We partner with clients across 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
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 Sacramento 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 Jose area?
- Our team delivers comprehensive testing, engineering, and consulting services, with core expertise in environmental, industrial hygiene, construction materials, geotechnical, and geological disciplines. We also provide specialized support in forensic engineering and dispute resolution.
- What areas are served by SOCOTEC San Jose?
- Our office partners with clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area as well as everywhere across Northern California.
- What industries does SOCOTEC serve in the San Jose area?
- Our experience includes supporting hundreds of K–12 schools, community colleges, universities, and private educational institutions, along with projects in commercial and residential development, correctional facilities, healthcare settings, military installations, and other municipal assets. We also collaborate on a broad spectrum of infrastructure projects, such as roads, bridges, and airports. In addition, we bring deep expertise in transmission networks, water supply systems, and wastewater treatment infrastructure, as well as specialized knowledge in landfill sites and burn-impacted conditions.
- What are the main projects of SOCOTEC in the San Jose area?
- Our portfolio includes higher education campus developments in Northern California (UC Berkeley and other universities), along with significant water infrastructure projects (Davis Aqueduct and the emergency spillway at Oroville Dam).
- How can I request a proposal or get in touch with an expert?
- You can contact us through our online form above or call our San Jose office directly. Our team will connect you with the right expert for your project.
- Are there any current job opportunities at SOCOTEC San Jose?
- All of our current job openings, including full-time positions and internships, are listed on SOCOTEC's Careers page https://www.socotec.us/careers. Check there regularly to find opportunities to join the SOCOTEC team and build your career with us!
Nearby agencies
- SOCOTEC Alameda 1301 Marina Village Pkwy, Suite 110, 94501 Alameda 54,2 km
- SOCOTEC San Francisco 50 California St, 7th Floor, 94111 San Francisco 61,8 km
- SOCOTEC Sacramento 1401 Halyard Dr, Suite 110, 95691 West Sacramento 134,6 km