Geotechnical Engineering Manager – Leadership & Field Projects

Westwood Professional Services; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Geotech Engineering Manager to lead geotechnical investigations and design for power-related projects, including transmission lines and substations. The role combines project management, business development, and technical leadership.

You will mentor junior staff, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate field and laboratory work, and develop design standards and training content while maintaining strong client communications.

Qualifications

• Prepare proposals and cost estimates for geotechnical investigations and related design work.
• Participate in geotechnical site investigations, assign tests, analyze data, and prepare investigation reports.
• Interpret and analyze geotechnical data to establish type, classification and engineering characteristics of materials.
• Complete geotechnical engineering analyses including bearing capacity, settlement, deep foundation capacity, seepage, and slope stability.
• Manage, supervise, mentor, and train other geotechnical staff, along with fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the team.
• Create and update design standards, processes, and training content.
• Manage geotechnical project scope, schedule, budget, and invoices.
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients regarding geotechnical project progress.
• Participate in business development activities related to geotechnical engineering.
• Foster relationships with clients and internal teams in geotechnical engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical projects and oversee investigations and reporting.
• Coordinate field and laboratory testing and data analysis.
• Support business development and client relationships.
• Recruiting and developing junior staff.
• Develop design standards and training content.

Skills

Geotechnical software

Project management

Technical writing

Client communication

Mentoring/training

MS Office

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Geotechnical Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

BoreDM

GeoStudio

LPile

MFAD

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Geotech Engineering Manager to lead geotechnical investigations and design for power-related projects, including transmission lines and substations. The role combines project management, business development, and technical leadership.

You will mentor junior staff, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate field and laboratory work, and develop design standards and training content while maintaining strong client communications.