Geotechnical Practice Director – Lead, Grow & Deliver

Houston Engineering, Inc.

Eden Prairie (MN)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay
Annual bonuses
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Parental leave
401(k) match
HSA & FSAs
Flexible schedule
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Job summary

Houston Engineering, Inc. seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineering Manager to lead and direct our geotechnical practice, overseeing subsurface investigations, designs, and QA/QC.

This role blends technical leadership with business development, mentoring staff, and managing project budgets across water resources, transportation, and municipal projects. The candidate will provide senior geotechnical review, coordinate field and lab programs, and partner with civil/environmental teams to deliver

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Civil/Geotechnical/Geological Eng.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required; SE or GE license preferred
  • 10+ years in geotechnical engineering with leadership experience
  • Strong communication, writing and negotiation skills
  • Experience with field investigations, lab testing, and geotechnical software

Responsibilities

  • Oversee geotechnical scopes, budgets, and schedules
  • Review technical documents for accuracy and compliance with codes
  • Lead proposals and grow the regional geotechnical practice
  • Recruit and mentor staff, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration
  • Direct field exploration programs and soils laboratory testing

Skills

Communication skills
Project management
Leadership
Technical writing
Geotechnical knowledge

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Geological Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical software
Microsoft Office

Job description

Houston Engineering, Inc. seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineering Manager to lead and direct our geotechnical practice, overseeing subsurface investigations, designs, and QA/QC.

This role blends technical leadership with business development, mentoring staff, and managing project budgets across water resources, transportation, and municipal projects. The candidate will provide senior geotechnical review, coordinate field and lab programs, and partner with civil/environmental teams to deliver

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