Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Landfill)
Geotechnical Branch Manager - Landfill & Solid Waste
Florida (Tampa / West Florida)
An established, women-owned geotechnical and environmental consulting firm is expanding into Florida and is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Branch Manager to launch and lead a new office focused on landfill and solid waste projects.
Founded in the mid‑1990s, this firm has grown to 100+ professionals and has built a strong reputation for technical quality, integrity, and long-term client relationships. Their work spans geotechnical engineering and environmental services across transportation, education, municipal, public infrastructure, waste, and landfill projects. Giving back to the community is a core value and an active part of how they operate.
The Opportunity
This is a true office-opening role with the backing of an established firm and an active project pipeline already in place throughout Tampa and West Florida. The company is experiencing rapid growth across the Southeast and is ready to invest in the right leader to establish, grow, and shape their Florida presence.
You will have the autonomy to build the branch, develop clients, grow a team, and lead landfill and solid waste projects while being supported by a mature, technically strong organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Launch and lead a new Florida geotechnical office with a focus on landfill and solid waste projects
- Manage and grow relationships with municipal, city, county, and public-sector clients
- Drive business development across solid waste, landfill, and municipal markets
- Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering staff as the office grows
- Oversee project delivery, quality standards, budgets, and schedules
- Collaborate with leadership to support broader Southeast expansion efforts
What They're Looking For
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (Florida or ability to obtain quickly)
- Strong background in geotechnical engineering with landfill / solid waste experience
- Proven experience managing projects and serving as a client-facing leader
- Business development mindset with existing or emerging client relationships in Florida
- Entrepreneurial approach with the desire to build and grow an office
- Experience with municipal, city, county, and public infrastructure projects
Why This Role?
- Rare chance to open and lead a Florida office rather than inherit an existing one
- Strong backlog and active waste/landfill projects already underway
- Backing of a well-established, financially stable, growth-oriented firm
- Opportunity to shape culture, hiring, and long-term strategy
- Leadership role with real influence and career progression
If you're a senior geotechnical professional ready to step into a branch leadership role and help grow a respected consulting firm in Florida's solid waste and landfill market, this is an opportunity worth exploring
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