Geotechnical Design Manager
Are you a seasoned geotechnical engineer with a passion for leading high-stakes design efforts and mentoring teams? We're looking for a Geotechnical Design Manager with 5+ years of progressive experience to guide technically complex projects from conception through completion. In this leadership role, you'll not only shape engineering solutions, but also cultivate talent and foster a culture of innovation and excellence.
🔍 Role Overview
In this position, you will:
- Direct end-to-end geotechnical design on diverse and high-impact projects-foundations, deep excavations, landslide mitigation, embankments, ground improvement, and earth retention systems.
- Lead project teams, coordinating workflow, conducting technical reviews, and ensuring deliverables meet rigorous quality, safety, and budgetary standards.
- Engage with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams, translating geotechnical insights into practical construction strategies and project plans.
- Drive innovation by applying advanced numerical modelling, instrumented monitoring, and performance-based design methods.
- Mentor and develop engineers, building technical depth, professional confidence, and a shared commitment to excellence.
💼 What You Bring
- Bachelor's or Master's in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (Ph.D. is a plus).
- Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in geotechnical design engineering, with a track record of leading design efforts.
- Deep technical proficiency in soil mechanics, foundation engineering, slope stability, and ground improvement techniques.
- Skilled user of modelling tools (e.g., PLAXIS, FLAC, SLOPE/W), CAD software, and geotechnical instrumentation tools.
- Strong project management abilities: scheduling, budgeting, coordination, and client communication.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license highly preferred.
🌟 Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Make Real Impact: Lead projects that shape urban landscapes-bridges, high-rise foundations, slope stabilization in seismic zones, and critical infrastructure.
- Technical Excellence: Join a team focused on best practices, advanced engineering methods, and continuous technical innovation.
- Growth-Driven Culture: We invest in your career-provide training, conference participation, and support for professional licensure to help you advance.
- Collaborative Team Environment: Work in a supportive, mentorship-rich setting where knowledge-sharing thrives and your ideas are valued.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible work environment, prioritizing both project demands and personal well-being.
- Competitive Rewards: We offer a market-leading total compensation package-salary, performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.
- Career Advancement: As the firm continues to expand, exceptional individuals will find opportunities to grow into higher-level leadership and managerial roles.
📝 Apply Now
If you're a dynamic geotechnical leader who thrives on challenge, drives results, and cultivates top-tier engineering teams, this is your opportunity. We invite highly skilled professionals with a commitment to technical rigor and collaborative success to apply.
Submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your leadership in geotechnical design and project delivery. Take this next step and help us redefine what's possible in geotechnical engineering-leading the way on some of the most complex and rewarding projects in the industry.
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