Principal, Geotechnical Engineer

Haley & Aldrich; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join their innovative team in Portland. This full-time hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to lead strategic initiatives and manage complex geotechnical projects that enhance community resilience. The ideal candidate will possess over 15 years of experience in geotechnical consulting, strong project management skills, and a commitment to fostering client relationships. Join a dedicated group of professionals focused on delivering excellence and driving meaningful change in the built and natural environments. This is your chance to make a significant impact while advancing your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Competitive Compensation Package

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 15+ years of geotechnical engineering consulting experience required.
• Professional engineering licensure (PE) in Oregon is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical consulting projects and ensure client satisfaction.
• Drive business development efforts to achieve revenue goals.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Engineering Analyses

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Are you looking to make the world a better place? At Haley & Aldrich, you’ll tackle clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments – and, in turn, build stronger communities. You’ll work with teams of passionate colleagues, driven by a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.

As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.

We are currently in search of a geotechnical engineering industry leader to join our team. The ideal candidate for the Principal, Geotechnical Engineer position will have extensive consulting experience and client relationships, ready to offer leadership, strategic guidance, and inventive technical support to our Pacific Northwest offices. We value creative, practical professionals who are prepared to engage in intricate projects with cooperative, interdisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will be a driven, adept problem solver who is able to oversee the production of precise technical outputs that meet client requirements. This is a prime chance to further your career with a premier national engineering and consulting firm as part of a growing team. This full-time, hybrid position is based in our Portland, OR office.

Job Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include generating and implementing strategic geotechnical engineering consulting initiatives with existing and targeted clients to achieve a goal of at least $1 million in annual net revenue. The candidate will also engage actively in professional organizations relevant to our client base or the local market.

Additionally, business development with both new and existing clients, creating annual client plans, forecasting revenue and profit to aid strategy implementation, and leading client project pursuits should be familiar tasks for the candidate. They will also play a significant role in formulating business strategies in alignment with the company's goals for the West Coast market, including preparing proposals and contracts.

Project Delivery Responsibilities

Project delivery responsibilities encompass directing geotechnical consulting projects and maintaining communication as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring safe project execution that aligns with clients' objectives, professional standards, and the company's financial goals. The successful candidate must manage projects effectively to comply with technical, budgetary, and timeline specifications, mentor geotechnical staff and coordinate with various stakeholders.

Skills/Experience

• A Master’s degree in civil engineering with a concentration in geotechnical engineering.
• Over 15 years of strategic geotechnical engineering consulting experience in Oregon.
• At least 5 years in project management roles.
• Prior managerial experience over a team of staff.
• Professional engineering licensure (PE) in Oregon.
• Solid project history and connections with owners and architecture/engineering firms in Oregon.
• Proven success in achieving a minimum of $1 million in annual net revenue from consulting.
• A strong background in promoting health and safety practices, cultivating client relationships, and supporting business growth through staff recruitment and mentoring.
• Competence in planning and executing subsurface investigations, conducting engineering analyses, and preparing contract documents across a diverse range of projects and clients.
• Capable of thriving in a collaborative, single profit center, team-based environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Meticulous organizational skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally for business development and office collaboration.

About Haley & Aldrich

Haley & Aldrich is committed to solving our clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments. Our team of 1,000+ engineers and scientists across the United States draws inspiration from one mission: to work closely with clients as they navigate change to create safer, more robust places to live and work. Since our founding in 1957, organizations across the public and private sectors have relied on us for technical excellence and empathetic leadership that achieve results and secure a thriving tomorrow. Find us at haleyaldrich.com and LinkedIn.

Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package. Interested candidates should apply on our Careers page.

Note to external search firms: Haley & Aldrich does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Please do not send resumes to Haley & Aldrich employees. Please work through a Talent Acquisition Manager.

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