Geotechnical Engineering Services in Midland, TX
If your soils have you scratching your head, call Magrym and we’ll help you make a plan. Foundation evaluations, soil characterization, and AASHTO-accredited lab testing for projects across West Texas.
Subsurface Solutions Built on 17 Years of Field Experience
Magrym Consulting delivers geotechnical engineering services for commercial developments, energy facilities, roadways, schools, hospitals, and industrial sites throughout West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. Our geotechnical program is led by Erica M. Hart, PG (Vice President), who brings 17 years of engineering geology and project management experience across a wide range of subsurface conditions.
From foundation evaluations and soil borings to groundwater assessment and pavement design, every geotechnical investigation we perform is backed by our AASHTO-accredited construction services laboratory in Midland. That means your soil samples move from the field to the lab to the report under one roof — with no third-party handoffs and no delays.
Geotechnical Capabilities
From subsurface exploration to construction support — comprehensive geotechnical services backed by our AASHTO-accredited lab.
Foundation Evaluations
Comprehensive foundation investigations that give you the data to design with confidence — bearing capacity, settlement, and site-specific recommendations.
- Bearing capacity analysis
- Settlement calculations
- Foundation design recommendations
Soil Characterization
Detailed soil profiling from field to lab — borings, classification, and analysis that define your site’s subsurface conditions for design and construction.
- Soil borings and sampling
- Soil classification and lab analysis
- Site characterization reports
Groundwater Assessment
Groundwater evaluations that identify water table depth, flow conditions, and permeability — critical data for foundation design and dewatering planning.
- Water table determination
- Permeability testing
- Dewatering recommendations
Geotechnical Investigations
Full-scope subsurface exploration programs — from test pits and SPT borings to geologic mapping — tailored to your project’s scope and site conditions.
- Subsurface exploration programs
- Test pits and SPT borings
- Geologic mapping
Pavement Design
Subgrade evaluation and pavement section design for new construction and rehabilitation — flexible and rigid systems engineered for West Texas conditions.
- Subgrade evaluation
- Flexible and rigid pavement design
- Rehabilitation recommendations
Construction Support
Field services that keep your earthwork on spec — subgrade verification, compaction monitoring, and fill placement guidance tied to our AASHTO-accredited lab.
- Earthwork recommendations
- Subgrade verification
- Compaction monitoring
Markets We Serve
Our geotechnical engineering services support the industries and project types that depend on reliable subsurface data.
Commercial & Residential Development
Foundation evaluations, soil characterization, and site preparation recommendations for retail centers, office buildings, schools, hospitals, and residential subdivisions across the Permian Basin.
Energy & Oil & Gas
Subsurface investigations for tank batteries, compressor stations, pipeline corridors, wind and solar sites, and communication towers throughout West Texas and Southeast New Mexico.
Transportation & TxDOT
Pavement design, subgrade evaluation, and geotechnical investigations for roadways, bridges, and utility corridors — supporting TxDOT and county transportation projects.
Municipalities
Geotechnical engineering for water and wastewater facilities, public buildings, parks, and underground utilities — serving cities and water districts in the Permian Basin region.
What to Expect When You Hire Magrym
When you hire Magrym for geotechnical engineering, you get a Licensed Professional Geoscientist leading your project — with AASHTO-accredited lab testing under the same roof.
- Licensed PG with 17 years of engineering geology experience
- AASHTO-accredited construction services lab in Midland
- Field-to-lab-to-report under one roof — no third-party handoffs
- Integrated civil engineering and land surveying services
- HUB & DBE certified for government geotechnical contracts
Our Geotechnical Process
From site reconnaissance to construction support — we keep your project on solid ground.
Site Reconnaissance
We review available geologic data, evaluate site conditions, and develop a subsurface exploration program tailored to your project’s scope and requirements.
Subsurface Exploration
Our crews perform soil borings, test pits, and SPT sampling to characterize subsurface conditions — collecting samples for laboratory analysis.
Lab Testing & Analysis
Soil samples are tested in our AASHTO-accredited lab in Midland. Results are analyzed by our Licensed PG to develop engineering recommendations.
Report & Construction Support
You receive a geotechnical report with foundation, earthwork, and pavement recommendations — plus field support during construction to verify conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Magrym geotechnical investigation typically includes soil borings, SPT sampling, laboratory testing in our AASHTO-accredited lab, and a written report with foundation, earthwork, and pavement design recommendations. Our Licensed PG, Erica Hart, oversees every investigation to ensure site-specific accuracy.
Yes. Magrym Consulting operates an AASHTO-accredited construction services laboratory in Midland, TX. Soil samples collected during geotechnical investigations are tested on-site — eliminating third-party delays and ensuring chain-of-custody integrity from the field to the final report.
Erica M. Hart, PG, Vice President of Magrym Consulting, leads geotechnical services. She brings 17 years of engineering geology and project management experience on industrial sites, developments, schools, hospitals, roadways, utilities, underground mines, and wind and solar sites throughout West Texas.
Most construction projects benefit from a geotechnical investigation. Common project types include commercial and residential developments, roadways, bridges, tank batteries, pipelines, communication towers, wind and solar sites, and public facilities. A geotechnical report provides foundation and earthwork data that reduces construction risk.
Yes. Magrym Consulting provides construction support including subgrade verification, compaction monitoring, and fill placement guidance. Our geotechnical field technicians work alongside our AASHTO-accredited lab to verify that earthwork meets design specifications throughout the construction process.
Need Geotechnical Engineering?
Contact our Midland office — we’ll scope your investigation promptly.