Working closely with all stakeholders and project teams, Leighton identifies potential geotechnical hazards and provides sound, practical solutions.
Geotechnical
Consulting
Geotechnical
Engineering.

Leighton engineers and geologists specialize in:
- Foundation design
- Slope stability analysis
- Geotechnical earthquake engineering
- Seismic hazard analyses
- Liquefaction evaluations
- Non-linear analysis of structures using earthquake time histories
- Soil mechanics
- Forensic investigations
- Groundwater improvement
- Deep and shallow foundation recommendations
- Geotechnical instrumentation
- Stormwater infiltration testing
National Recognition.
Leighton has been recognized nationally for excellence in geotechnical engineering by a host of esteemed organizations, including:





Expert Examples.
In addition to our technical expertise, the Leighton team is known for our ability to get your project done, regardless how challenging. Our geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists are deeply skilled in specialty exploration and testing in difficult conditions. A few recent examples: