Senior Geotechnical Engineering Leader

LVI Associates; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in Dallas-Fort Worth seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineering Leader (PE) to drive technical excellence and growth in the geotechnical practice.

You will lead projects from pursuit to delivery, mentor staff, win new business, and partner with leadership to expand in West Texas and Austin.

This role blends leadership with hands-on geotechnical work in a dynamic market, offering a clear path to broader operational responsibility and a growing team.

Qualifications

• PE license required.
• Approximately 10-15+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Proven track record in business development and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical projects from pursuit through delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships across the DFW market.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities.
• Provide technical oversight and review of geotechnical engineering work.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff.
• Manage a team of direct reports while supporting wider engineering and laboratory personnel.
• Collaborate with office and CMT leadership on strategic growth initiatives.
• Support operational planning and help guide future office expansion efforts.

Skills

PE License

Geotechnical leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Team leadership

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineering Leader (PE)

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

About the Opportunity

A growing engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineering Leader (PE) to play a pivotal role in the continued expansion of its Dallas-Fort Worth operations. This is a unique opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded professional to step into a leadership position with a clear pathway toward broader operational responsibility.

The successful candidate will serve as both a technical expert and seller-doer, helping to grow client relationships, win new work, mentor engineering staff, and shape the future direction of the geotechnical practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical projects from pursuit through delivery
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships across the DFW market
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities
• Provide technical oversight and review of geotechnical engineering work
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff
• Manage a team of direct reports while supporting wider engineering and laboratory personnel
• Collaborate closely with office and CMT leadership to support strategic growth initiatives
• Support operational planning and help guide future office expansion efforts

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Approximately 10-15+ years of geotechnical engineering experience
• Strong understanding of the Dallas-Fort Worth geotechnical and construction market
• Proven track record of business development and client relationship management
• Experience winning and delivering geotechnical projects
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Seller-doer mindset with a desire to contribute to long-term business growth

Projects You'll Be Involved In

The team supports a diverse range of projects, including:

• Data Centers
• Levee and Flood Protection Infrastructure
• Multifamily Developments
• Industrial Facilities
• Commercial Developments

With significant growth occurring within the data center sector, this role offers exposure to some of the region's most exciting and high-profile projects.

Leadership & Career Growth

This is a succession-focused hire designed for a professional seeking more influence and leadership responsibility.

Initially, you will:

• Manage 2-3 direct reports
• Oversee additional engineering and laboratory personnel
• Partner closely with office leadership on strategic initiatives
• Help drive the growth of the geotechnical practice

Over time, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Assume broader operational responsibilities
• Influence hiring and team structure
• Lead future market expansion initiatives
• Become the senior geotechnical leader within the business

Why Join?

• Clear path into senior leadership and operational management
• Opportunity to shape a growing geotechnical practice
• Direct access to company decision-makers
• Strong mix of technical, leadership, and business development responsibilities
• Diverse portfolio of infrastructure, commercial, industrial, and data center projects
• Opportunity to help drive expansion into West Texas and future growth within the Austin market

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a respected geotechnical professional who is:

• A recognised technical leader
• Strong with clients and business development
• Commercially aware and growth-focused
• Comfortable mentoring teams and developing talent
• Accountable, proactive, and trusted by colleagues and clients alike

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can make a genuine impact, help shape the future of a growing operation, and build a lasting leadership legacy within the Texasgeotechnical market, I'd love to hear from you.

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