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Engineering Consulting Service

Geotechnical Department Manager

Engineering Consulting Service, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Overview

As a Geotechnical Department Manager, you lead both your team and your profits. You have extensive experience in the field as well as handling the business side of geotechnical engineering. Engineers, technicians, and project managers look to you for mentoring technically and for building client relationships. You set high standards and bring others along to meet them. You are hard working and strive to ensure your team delivers the best quality. You understand the big picture and seek opportunities for career growth within our company. Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of geotechnical engineering projects. Lead a team of geotechnical engineers, geologists, project managers, and technicians. Ensure projects adhere to geotechnical engineering best practices, safety standards, and quality control procedures. Perform technical review of proposals, reports, and calculations. Track department budget, revenue, forecasts, and financial performance. Set goals for the geotechnical group and develop staff skills through training initiatives. Assist senior staff with business development efforts through community involvement and client engagement. Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement. Required Experience & Skills

10+ years of experience in civil/geotechnical engineering. Demonstrated leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills. Extensive technical knowledge of geotechnical engineering concepts and applications. Proven track record of managing budgets, forecasts, and P&L responsibilities. Business development experience engaging clients and winning projects. Knowledge of geotechnical conditions and construction industry. Required Education & Certifications

BS in Civil Engineering or Geological Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university. Preferred Education & Certifications

MS in Civil Engineering with geotechnical emphasis preferred. Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) preferred; If unlicensed, ability to obtain licensure within three months of hire required. About Us

ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2025). ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.

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