Geotechnical Office Lead - WI
Geotechnical Office Lead / Principal Consultant
Location: WI
Company: Confidential (Privately held, employee‑owned A/E/C firm)
About the Company
A well-established, employee-owned civil engineering, surveying, and landscape architecture firm with more than twenty-five years of strong regional presence is expanding into geotechnical engineering. The company is known for its stability, culture, and long-term client relationships across central and northern Wisconsin. With recent strategic growth and a strong marketing program, the firm continues to attract clients seeking an alternative to large corporate engineering environments.
The geotechnical department was recently founded by an industry veteran who has already built the foundation of the practice. The long-term plan is to develop a full-service, independently operating team within five years. The firm is now seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer who can become the future Department Lead as part of a structured succession plan.
Position Overview
The Geotechnical Office Lead and Principal Consultant will play a key role in building, guiding, and expanding the firm's geotechnical practice. This position is designed for someone who wants to take ownership of a developing discipline, elevate technical standards, influence team structure, and support long-term departmental growth.
You will work closely with the current department founder, who will provide mentorship, assist with client transition, and manage high-level business development. The objective is for you to transition into full department leadership over time.
This role is ideal for someone who values autonomy, leadership, and long-term growth within a respected, employee-owned regional firm.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead geotechnical engineering projects across commercial, industrial, and institutional markets
* Perform and oversee analyses involving foundations, slope stability, retaining structures, and dam or embankment-related work
* Mentor and support junior engineering staff as the department grows
* Coordinate with drilling operations and CMT personnel
* Prepare and review geotechnical reports and interpretations
* Support client relationships and assist with business development as needed
* Collaborate with internal civil, surveying, and landscape architecture teams
Qualifications
Required
* Professional Engineer license
* Ten or more years of geotechnical engineering experience
* Broad technical capabilities across multiple market sectors
* Strong communication skills and client engagement experience
* Ability to step into a future department leadership position
Preferred
* Experience with ground improvement technologies such as Geopier or RAP
* Project management and staff development experience
* Interest in long-term succession planning and practice leadership
Compensation and Benefits
* Flexible salary based on experience and qualifications
* Employee Stock Ownership Program with annual stock allocation and full vesting after six years
* Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage with the company covering a significant portion of premiums
* 401(k) program
* Bonus opportunities tied to department performance
* Relocation assistance available for strong candidates
Work Environment and Structure
The geotechnical group currently includes drilling and field personnel within the Stevens Point office. The company anticipates the addition of geotechnical engineering staff and remains open to expanding operations into other Wisconsin regions in the future based on candidate interest and strategic fit.
Why This Role Stands Out
* Direct and intentional succession pathway into full department leadership
* Mentorship and support from the founding senior consultant
* Opportunity to influence and shape a growing geotechnical practice
* Strong, stable culture within an employee-owned firm
* Variety of project work and consistent regional demand
Ideal Candidate Profile
This position is suited for an engineer who is excited about building a department, enjoys mentoring others, values a collaborative work environment, and is seeking a long-term leadership track with meaningful ownership benefits.
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