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Senior Geotechnical Engineering Leader
Tallahassee, FL
A nationally recognized multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced geotechnical professional to lead and grow an established geotechnical practice in North Florida.
This is a leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical excellence, project oversight, team development, and client engagement. The successful candidate will inherit an existing team and play a key role in expanding the group's capabilities and market presence over the coming years.
The practice supports a diverse portfolio of transportation, infrastructure, and commercial projects throughout the Florida Panhandle, including major roadway, bridge, and public-sector programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a team of geotechnical professionals and support staff
- Oversee project execution, quality, risk management, and technical delivery
- Review geotechnical analyses and design work, including settlement evaluations and foundation-related recommendations
- Support hiring, mentoring, and development of junior engineering staff
- Manage project financial performance, staffing utilization, and client satisfaction
- Assist with proposals, project pursuits, and relationship management
- Work closely with office leadership to support long-term business planning and strategic growth
Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Approximately 8 years of geotechnical engineering experience
- Strong background in transportation and infrastructure projects
- Experience managing projects, budgets, schedules, and technical teams
- Ability to review and guide the work of junior engineers
- Strong communication and client-facing skills
- Experience with DOT-related geotechnical projects is highly preferred
What Makes This Opportunity Different
- Established team already in place with plans for continued growth
- Leadership role with significant influence over hiring, operations, and department direction
- Nationally recognized employee-owned organization with long-term stability
- Strong pipeline of transportation and infrastructure work
- Opportunity to remain technically involved while expanding leadership responsibilities
- Competitive compensation package with ownership participation and long-term career growth potential
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
- This is a full-time office-based position.
Apply if you're open to a confidential conversation about this role. We look forward to discussing.