Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Remote)

Braun Intertec Corporation; Fargo (ND); Remote; USD 122,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

ESOP

Paid holidays

Job summary

Braun Intertec Corporation is seeking a senior geotechnical engineer to lead complex regional projects in North Dakota. You will review and manage multi-disciplinary efforts, prepare major proposals, and deliver professional geotechnical analyses.

The role emphasizes client relationship development, technical leadership, and budget oversight. Required are a civil/geotechnical engineering degree, 15+ years of geotechnical consulting experience, and ND PE certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil or geotechnical engineering or closely related field; MS or PhD desirable.
• Minimum 15 years geotechnical engineering experience in professional consulting, managing client relationships, and developing new business.
• ND PE Certification and valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Lead highly complex projects and provide technical review and project management support for multi-disciplinary clients.
• Prepare and decide on major proposals and contracts; deliver complex engineering reports.
• Perform engineering analyses using standard methods and software; advise on regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Coordinate with engineers/technicians; review drawings and reports; mentor staff and develop client relationships.
• Represent Braun Intertec as a technical leader, lead safety communications, and manage budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Proposal development

Client relations

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in civil/geotechnical

MS/PhD desirable

Job description

SIGN-ON BONUS

Up to $40,000. This position is intended primarily for North Dakota region projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages highly complex projects and provides technical review and project management support of projects for clients with multiple technical disciplines. Prepares and makes decisions for major proposals and contracts. Prepares complex engineering reports giving professional opinions and practical geotechnical solutions. Perform engineering analysis using company and industry methodologies and standards and makes engineering decisions using standard formulas and computer software. Interfaces with federal and state regulatory authorities on complex projects. Develops and delivers client presentations as part of relationship development and assists with marketing strategies and activities pertaining. Understand and manage the needs of clients through communications and proposal/project work. Oversees client contracting in unit with support from corporate legal. Develops and maintain internal and external client relationships, including project and non-project related face‑to‑face meetings. Understands Braun Intertec services and has the ability to market such to clients. Coordinate project assignments with other engineers and technicians within the discipline group. Reviews drawings supplied by vendors, clients, engineers, and architects and recommends necessary changes. Review engineering work of others and technical reports. Identifies complex problems/possible solutions and take the appropriate action to resolve. Efficiently and effectively manages project teams including engineering and field support personnel. Leads, mentors, manages, and develops technical staff. Works within established procedures and/or protocols with the ability to manage and migrate risk. Represents BIC internally and externally as a technical leader and resource. Consistently follows all safety policies and practices and communicates project safety requirements to all team members assigned to projects managed.

REQUIRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES

Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills. Creative and innovative thinking in bringing successful resolution to high‑impact, complex, and/or cross‑department problems. Ability to qualify professional opinions and recommendations of less experienced engineers and mentor in applying engineering principles and practices. Ability to influence others, delegate and develop direct reports. Reputation of being a technical leader in the industry regionally or nationally. Excellent problem solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with good interpersonal skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to develop and progress multiple positive client relationships. Highly organized and ability to prioritize work. Ability to work both independently and as a team member. Ability to create, maintain, and communicate project budgets. Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi‑tasking skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Requires Bachelor’s Degree in civil or geotechnical engineering or closely related field, MS or PhD desirable. Experience and/or Training: Minimum 15 years of geotechnical engineering experience within professional consulting services, managing client relationships, and developing new business. Licenses/Certificates: Valid Driver’s License, Requires ND PE Certification.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Essential: Hearing and vision (both correctable), continuous sitting or standing at desk or workstation, wrist turning, grasping, pinching, and finger manipulation, other physical requirements typical of working on a computer and talking on a phone (65%-100% of the time worked); frequent walking, lifting or carrying up to 30 lbs, turning and twisting (30%-64% of the time worked); occasional reaching, lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs, and push/pull up to 10 lbs (11%-29% of the time worked); rarely taste/smell, stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, lifts or scaffolding (0-9% of the time worked).

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work/Environment: Usually will be an office environment, using computer, telephone, other office equipment as needed to perform duties; frequent interruptions throughout day likely. Sometimes will be a jobsite environment which can be outside in all weather conditions and/or tightly enclosed areas and can have uneven walking surfaces. Travel Requirements: Position requires offsite travel (locally and throughout United States), up to 25%.

EMPLOYER INFORMATION

Braun Intertec is a Drug-Free Workplace and require all new hires to complete a pre-employment drug screen test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle report. Braun Intertec employees are encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring. Braun Intertec offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, PTO, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and paid holidays. Compensation Range: $122,000.00 - $182,000.00. As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status. Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. At Braun Intertec, we work at the intersection of the natural and built environments, combining science, technology, and engineering. Join Braun Intertec as we build a future where nature and innovation coexist, powered by a team committed to making a positive difference.