Geotechnical Engineering Practice Leader

HNTB Corporation; Ashwaubenon (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Wisconsin seeks a Geotechnical Engineering Department Lead to manage projects and lead a team of engineers. This role involves independent technical reviews, staff recruitment and training, and collaboration on complex projects. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and significant experience, preferably with a Master’s in Engineering and supervisory background. Join a reputable firm with excellent career growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 11 years with a Master’s, or 10 years with a PhD.
• Experience in geotechnical engineering and project management.
• Strong supervisory skills with previous management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical engineering department and manage project tasks.
• Develop and retain staff for the geotechnical team.
• Perform technical reviews and provide direction on complex projects.
• Recruit, hire, develop and retain geotechnical engineers to grow the team.
• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to project leadership and production staff on complex projects.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation for complex projects within the discipline.
• Ensures technical consistency across disciplines and promotes standard practices across projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical reviews

Project management

Client communication

Mentoring and coaching

Proposal generation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree in relevant field

PhD in relevant field

Job description

What We're Looking For

As a key member of our growing Wisconsin team, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects and collaborate with top experts in the state. With over 80 years of experience in Wisconsin and a reputation as a top design partner with WisDOT, we offer unparalleled career growth and technical development opportunities.

This opportunity entails being responsible for leading a geotechnical engineering department in the design, development and delivery of project tasks while managing scope, budget, quality control and client satisfaction. The position coordinates project priorities, staffing schedules, and staff assignments to ensure clients and projects are provided the proper resources at the appropriate time. Responsible for technical coaching and mentoring and efficient, productive utilization of staff in providing high-quality service. A successful candidate will also help grow the geotechnical department by recruiting, hiring and training geotechnical engineers for our team.

What You'll Do:

• Performs independent technical reviews, makes recommendations, and provides technical guidance as requested on complex or unusual engineering projects. Provides direction to resolve technical issues as requested.
• Provides technical expertise and advice to project leadership, and mentoring/support to production staff.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation on complex or unusual projects within discipline.
• Coordinates technical aspects with client counterpart and teaming partners at local leadership level for work within and across disciplines on complex or unusual projects.
• Develops and advises on technical consistency within and across disciplines on processes and projects. Ensures same standard and practices are being applied.
• Recruits, hires, develops and retains staff of discipline-specific team, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession. Coordinates schedules and approves timecards. Collaborates with Sections and Departments within the office on work-sharing needs and opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 12 years of relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree in relevant field and 11 years of relevant experience, or
• PhD in relevant field and 10 years of relevant experience

What We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in Engineering degree specializing in geotechnical engineering
• 15 years relevant experience
• 5 years supervisory experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations:

Ashwaubenon, WI (Green Bay), Madison, WI, Milwaukee, WI (East Wisconsin Avenue)

Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Engineering Group

ReqID: R-29492