Principal Geotechnical Engineer & Office Leader — Tucson

SOCOTEC, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC, Inc. in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead the office as Business Unit Leader (Office Manager) and Principal-in-Charge. This role blends technical leadership, project oversight, and team management to drive growth and successful outcomes.

You will mentor staff, manage key client relationships and budgets, and guide field and lab operations during the initial growth phase, with a focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience managing engineering projects and teams.
• 5+ years experience in the construction materials testing (CMT) industry
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in geotechnical design software and field site visits.

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.
• Support business development and strategic growth initiatives.
• Manage construction materials testing field and lab operations during the initial growth stage.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Geotechnical design software

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical design software

Job description

SOCOTEC, Inc. in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead the office as Business Unit Leader (Office Manager) and Principal-in-Charge. This role blends technical leadership, project oversight, and team management to drive growth and successful outcomes.

You will mentor staff, manage key client relationships and budgets, and guide field and lab operations during the initial growth phase, with a focus on quality and safety.