Geotechnical Engineering Group Leader

Overview

Lead and expand geotechnical practice, manage projects & team in NJ office

Key Responsibilities

• field investigations
• engineering analysis
• design solutions
• data modeling
• client interface
• business development

Tasks

-Contribute to maintaining and developing Schnabel's strong brand in the geotechnical and water markets through thought leadership, including published papers, white papers, and participation at recognized conferences and workshops. -Identify and pursue key opportunities, partnerships, and funding programs to expand client base and service offerings. -Serve as direct supervisor – Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of our Geotechnical Group, including budgeting, hiring, staff development, and mentoring. -Develop, manage, and oversee the execution of geotechnical and geologic field investigations; review field investigation results; evaluate instrumentation and monitoring data; assign project-specific soil and rock laboratory testing; conduct engineering analyses and design related to soil and rock mechanics, foundation design, fill placement/ground modification, seepage evaluations, slope stability analyses, and seismic analyses; as well as perform value engineering (VE) and forensic studies. -Manage, execute, and provide technical support within a collaborative team environment on a variety of challenging geotechnical and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. -Grow our local practice by adding new clients, building upon current client relationships, and following major regional programs and funding streams. -Work with leaders across the firm's divisions and offices to build meaningful alliances and leverage Schnabel's 400-strong team of geotechnical professional nationwide. -Lead and support business development initiatives, including managing proposals, building teams and industry partnerships, and aligning the appropriate technical expertise to best solve client challenges. -Collaborate across offices and disciplines to deliver integrated, value-driven solutions. -Participate in the development of a cohesive, positive culture for our Jersey City Office and company-wide to cultivate a best-in-class environment that allows our people to realize their full potential. -Develop market growth strategy for our regional Geotechnical practice and prioritize annual investments that elevate the firm's Geotechnical brand in terms of client solutions, innovation, and operational effectiveness. -Serve as a primary client interface, establishing goals and objectives for project teams, and planning, scheduling, and managing resources to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget. -Promote the implementation of emerging technologies, including data-driven design, automation, and numerical modeling.

Requirements

• geotech degree
• 10+ years
• pe license
• autocad
• geostudio
• team leadership

What You Bring

-Ability to successfully navigate a matrixed organizations to bring new resources, innovations, ideas, and best practices to clients. -Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in Geotechnical and/or Civil Engineering, or related fields. -10+ years of experience in the geotechnical engineering field. -Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to become registered within 6 months. -Extensive geotechnical background, including a strong fundamental knowledge of principles of geotechnical and geostructural engineering, soil and rock mechanics, earthquake engineering, and groundwater hydrology. -Ability to pass a pre-employment screening. -Relevant geotechnical expertise with dams, levees, flood barriers, cofferdams, and other hydraulic structures, including but not limited to seepage, static and seismic stability analysis, liquefaction analysis, deformation analysis, and foundation and settlement analysis. -Excellent English technical verbal and written communication skills. -Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check. -Strong technical background using various geotechnical and computer-aided design software, such as GeoStudio, Rocscience, gINT/OpenGround, CWALSHT, PYWall, LPILE, Snail, Shoring Suite, STAAD Pro, GROUP, and AutoCAD/Civil 3D. Numerical modeling a plus. -Proven track record in winning work, managing employees, and growing teams.

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Benefits

-Supplemental life insurance -Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) -Professional development and tuition reimbursement -401(k) and profit-sharing plan -Paid time off -Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid) -Bonus program -Dental insurance -Long-term disability -Medical insurance -Flexible spending accounts -Wellness program -9 Paid Holidays -Short-term disability (100% company-paid)

About Schnabel Engineering

-From its headquarters in Virginia, it blends technical design and on‑site build for tunnels, dams, foundations and retention systems. -Typical projects include data center foundations, stadium ramp support, sewer installations and gravity‑retaining walls. -Their team engineered thousands of earth‑retention systems—soldier piles, soil nails, secant piles, jet grouting, micropiles—spanning remote and urban sites. -Known for pioneering permanent soil‑nail and tie‑back systems, turning temporary shoring solutions into long‑term engineering staples.

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Security Clearance

-pass a background check (criminal history, motor vehicle record, credit check) -pass a pre‑employment screening