Principal Geotechnical Engineer & Office Leader

SOCOTEC US; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Mentorship

Training

Social activities

Job summary

SOCOTEC US in Tucson, AZ seeks an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead the local office as Business Unit Leader (Office Manager) and Principal-in-Charge. This role blends technical leadership with business development and team management to drive successful projects and financial performance.

The candidate will oversee operations, budgets, and staffing, while mentoring staff and maintaining strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee division operations, budgets, and workload planning
• Serve as Principal-in-Charge on major projects, providing technical oversight and quality review
• Mentor and guide project managers and technical staff
• Manage client relationships, contracts, and project deliverables
• Track KPIs, financial performance, and implement corrective actions as needed

Job description

SOCOTEC US in Tucson, AZ seeks an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead the local office as Business Unit Leader (Office Manager) and Principal-in-Charge. This role blends technical leadership with business development and team management to drive successful projects and financial performance.

The candidate will oversee operations, budgets, and staffing, while mentoring staff and maintaining strong client relationships.