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.