Geotechnical Engineering Practice Leader

HNTB Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Department Lead in Madison, WI. The role involves overseeing project tasks, managing quality control, and mentoring a team of engineers. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, leadership skills, and a relevant degree. This full-time position offers excellent career growth opportunities within a top design firm.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience after bachelor's, 11 years after master's, or 10 years after PhD.
• Experience in geotechnical engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the geotechnical engineering department.
• Manage scope, budget, quality control, and client satisfaction.
• Perform independent technical reviews and provide guidance.
• Recruit and train geotechnical engineers.

Skills

Technical reviews

Client coordination

Mentoring experience

Staff development

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 leading a geotechnical engineering department in the design, development and delivery of project tasks while managing scope, budget, quality control and client satisfaction. This 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 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-27151

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