Regional Geotechnical Discipline Lead - Principal

The Principal Geotechnical Engineer will be a technical subject matter lead for Geotechnical design and support project execution efforts in the Texas region. This role will support and lead Geotechnical initiatives and assist in the proposal efforts for Geotechnical projects.

UES is seeking a Regional Geotechnical Discipline Lead - Principal, who is responsible for executing engineering design and final design review for Geotechnical projects. This role ensures that all project designs are within scope, and aligned with client and regulatory requirements. This position works closely with Office leadership, technical staff, and clients to deliver high-quality results, acts as a Geotechnical subject matter expert, mentors other engineers, and supports operational excellence across geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing projects.

• Review, update and approve invoices weekly for on-going projects
• Provide senior technical oversight and expertise on complex proposals and projects
• Develop and manage projects with new and existing clients, ensuring profitability
• Provide recommendations to leadership as well as mentorship and guidance to other engineers and project managers
• Examine engineering reports, lot letters and field recommendations produced by field staff
• Follow all company safety procedures and policies
• Conduct site meetings, site estimates, and project recommendations for prospective and current clients
• Generate reports, recommendations and other documentation needed by clients, including engineering and design
• Collaborate with senior management to improve consistency and efficiency in reporting procedures
• Create, prepare and update project proposals and technical reports in a timely manner
• Participate in business development, networking and marketing

EEO Statement

• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
• Professional Engineering license (PE) with the ability to obtain additional state licenses as needed
• Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate sometimes with noisy environments
• Strong leadership skills and detail oriented
• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as precipitation, extreme cold or heat, dusty and noisy work environments.
• Maintain excellent communication both verbally and electronically with senior management, project managers and colleagues
• Knowledge of geotechnical and construction materials testing methods, ASTM standards, and soil classifications
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Boring Log software, AutoCAD and other engineering design software, deep foundation software, slope stability software, laboratory software and settlement software
• Ability to calculate results from geotechnical/construction materials testing data
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, lift, carry, and push repetitively
• Ability to accurately complete field-testing documentation and detailed figures
• Frequent use of fingers, hands and arms for typing, cellphone
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients, construction teams, and other employees of the organization
• Office work requires long-term sitting and computer work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to use technology/computer
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time as well as drive long distances
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, detailed reports, correspondence and memos
• Experience of 15+ years in Geotechnical design
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to write technical reports, proposals, business correspondences and/or procedure manuals as needed