Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Geotechnical Engineer to lead the office’s operational, client, and technical goals, overseeing personnel within the Engineering, Testing, and Drilling divisions. This role involves strategic decision-making, financial performance monitoring, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall performance of the office, ensuring alignment with operational, client, and technical goals.
• Make strategic decisions affecting all personnel within the office, including facilities, engagement, and local marketing.
• Monitor and analyze the financial performance of the office and business unit, providing regular feedback to management.
• Evaluate employee performance objectively and set goals to improve technical, project management, and client service skills.
• Manage the personnel mix to achieve office goals through recruiting, hiring, and terminations.
• Collaborate with employees at all levels, particularly other unit managers and marketing staff, to set direction for client pursuits and marketing goals.
• Direct client contracting in accordance with the Authority Grant Policy.
• Monitor and enhance employee project management skills, focusing on financial performance and client retention.
• Encourage cross-functional, multi-discipline work teams to establish a preferred work and consulting environment.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
• Proficiency in responding to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or business community members.
• Proven capability to manage success and conflict within teams and with individual personnel.
• Understanding and adherence to internal systems and practices, with the ability to train and manage others.
• Effective leadership through a service/servant leadership style.
• Lead by example through core values: Safety, Service, Opportunity, Ownership, and Recognition.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or ten+ years of related industry experience and/or training.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification is flexible.
• Experience in civil engineering, rail, and business development.
• Relocation options available.

Work Environment

The role offers flexible scheduling, though it is not a true hybrid position. The candidate will manage a team of 5-7 Engineers and 12-15 CMTs, reporting to the Vice President. The position involves business development with local clients, requiring strong community connections and the ability to forecast project pipelines. The office primarily focuses on rail-related projects.