Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Remote)

📋 Description

• • As a Principal Geotechnical Engineer at Braun Intertec, you will be at the forefront of managing highly complex geotechnical projects, providing critical technical review and project management support across multiple client disciplines. This senior role demands a strategic mindset, exceptional leadership, and a deep understanding of geotechnical engineering principles to deliver innovative and practical solutions.
• • You will be responsible for preparing and making key decisions on major proposals and contracts, ensuring that Braun Intertec's services are accurately represented and competitively positioned. Your expertise will be crucial in crafting complex engineering reports that offer professional opinions and actionable geotechnical solutions, directly impacting project success and client satisfaction.
• • Performing in-depth engineering analysis using established company and industry methodologies and standards will be a core function. You will leverage your expertise to make sound engineering decisions, utilizing standard formulas and advanced computer software to model and predict geotechnical behaviors.
• • A significant aspect of this role involves interfacing with federal and state regulatory authorities on complex projects. Your ability to navigate regulatory landscapes and communicate effectively will be essential for project approvals and compliance.
• • You will play a vital role in business development by developing and delivering compelling client presentations. This includes actively assisting with marketing strategies and activities, understanding client needs through proactive communication, and translating those needs into successful project proposals.
• • Managing client relationships is paramount. You will cultivate and maintain strong internal and external client relationships through consistent communication, face-to-face meetings, and a deep understanding of their project and non-project-related needs. This includes overseeing client contracting in conjunction with support from corporate legal.
• • A thorough understanding of Braun Intertec's comprehensive service offerings is required, enabling you to effectively market these services to existing and potential clients, identifying opportunities for cross-selling and expanding our service footprint.
• • You will coordinate project assignments with other engineers and technicians within the discipline group, fostering collaboration and ensuring efficient resource allocation to meet project demands.
• • A critical responsibility includes reviewing drawings supplied by vendors, clients, engineers, and architects, providing expert recommendations for necessary changes to ensure project integrity and compliance with geotechnical requirements.
• • You will conduct thorough reviews of engineering work performed by others and technical reports, ensuring the highest standards of quality and accuracy are maintained.
• • Identifying complex problems, developing innovative solutions, and taking appropriate action to resolve them will be a daily challenge. Your problem-solving acumen will be key to overcoming project hurdles and ensuring successful outcomes.
• • Efficiently and effectively managing project teams, including engineering and field support personnel, is essential. You will lead, mentor, manage, and develop technical staff, fostering a high-performance culture and promoting professional growth within the team.
• • You will operate within established procedures and protocols, demonstrating the ability to manage and mitigate project risks proactively, safeguarding project success and company interests.
• • Representing Braun Intertec (BIC) internally and externally as a recognized technical leader and resource will be a key aspect of your role, enhancing the company's reputation and visibility in the industry.
• • Consistently adhering to all safety policies and practices is non-negotiable. You will be responsible for communicating project safety requirements to all team members assigned to projects you manage, ensuring a safe working environment for everyone.
• • This role requires strong leadership and strategic thinking skills, enabling you to guide teams and influence project direction. Your creative and innovative thinking will be instrumental in finding successful resolutions to high-impact, complex, and cross-departmental problems.
• • You will be expected to qualify the professional opinions and recommendations of less experienced engineers, mentoring them in the application of engineering principles and practices, thereby building the technical capacity of the team.
• • The ability to influence others, delegate effectively, and develop direct reports is crucial for team success and your own leadership growth.
• • A reputation as a technical leader in the industry, whether regionally or nationally, is highly valued, underscoring your expertise and influence.
• • Excellent problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills, coupled with strong interpersonal skills, are essential for effective collaboration and client interaction.
• • You must be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations, and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals with clarity and precision.
• • The capacity to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form and deal with multiple abstract and concrete variables is necessary for complex analysis and problem-solving.
• • Developing and progressing multiple positive client relationships is a core objective, driving repeat business and fostering long-term partnerships.
• • High organizational skills, including meticulous attention to detail and the ability to prioritize work effectively, are required to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• • You must be capable of working both independently and as an integral part of a team, adapting to different work styles and project needs.
• • The ability to create, maintain, and communicate project budgets clearly and accurately is essential for financial oversight and project profitability.
• • Solid organizational skills, encompassing a keen attention to detail and adept multi-tasking capabilities, are fundamental to success in this demanding role.