VP Geotechnical Engineering

The Vice President of Geotechnical Engineering serves as a key leader within the firm, overseeing client service, technical staff management, strategic planning, engineering processes, and project execution for the Division. This role ensures the highest standards in geotechnical engineering while promoting the Division's services both internally and externally.

• Manage, mentor, and lead staff within the Division.
• Deliver the company's purpose and vision to clients and staff.
• Uphold and enhance the technical reputation of the Division.
• Promote Division's services within the company and to potential clients.
• Oversee workload management of team members in the Division.
• Ensure Division efficiency in producing work products.
• Manage project risks related to technical aspects of the Division.
• Develop and enforce Business Practices and Quality Procedures specific to the Division.
• Manage Division costs within budget constraints.
• Set and uphold Division standards, ensuring projects meet those standards.
• Collaborate across departments to achieve company vision.
• Additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

• Experience in managing staff members.
• Collaboration with diverse engineering disciplines.
• Understanding of current trends in the construction industry and technical discipline.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and materials engineering.
• Professional engineer certification.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent in non-engineering fields such as Geology, Surveying, or Construction/Project Management.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in the design and construction industry.

The work environment prioritizes a healthy work-life balance, focusing on efficient, collaborative, and quality work. The atmosphere is business casual, friendly, respectful, and team-oriented with regular peer interactions. The position is primarily office-based, requiring frequent sitting, reaching, and manipulation of tools and controls. It requires mobility, including moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally. Manual dexterity and coordination are crucial for operating equipment such as computer keyboards and calculators. Occasionally, duties may involve bending, reaching, standing, and walking.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Topeka, KS.

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $53.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Topeka,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 26, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $43 - $53