Job Description
Job Description
About the Role:
As the Principal Engineer, you will lead the Geotechnical Department, overseeing engineers, geologists, and environmental specialists. You will be responsible for both technical excellence and operational leadership, ensuring successful project delivery while growing the department and supporting company-wide goals.
This role requires a balance of hands-on engineering expertise, team leadership, and strategic thinking.
What You'll Do:
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Lead and manage the geotechnical and environmental department, including team growth and revenue development
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Establish and maintain department KPIs, develop solutions, and ensure performance goals are met
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Foster a collaborative environment that promotes teamwork and inclusive culture
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Perform and oversee geotechnical engineering analyses for: Infrastructure projects, Dams and levees, Bridges, hospitals, schools, and vertical construction
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Coordinate and mentor staff performing subsurface investigations and field operations
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Prepare and review cost estimates, schedules, and technical reports
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Develop innovative solutions for complex and unconventional geotechnical challenges
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Mentor staff in construction observation activities, including grading, foundation preparation, pile installation, and tie-back systems
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Collaborate with internal departments, clients, contractors, and stakeholders throughout all project phases
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Support business development efforts and work closely with marketing to achieve annual growth goals
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Travel up to 25% to project sites, client offices, and branch locations
What We're Looking For:
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A strong leader who can build, mentor, and manage high-performing teams
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A strategic thinker with the ability to drive both technical excellence and business growth
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A professional who values collaboration, accountability, and client relationships
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Someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and can solve complex engineering challenges
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A communicator who can effectively engage with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (required)
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Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)
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Professional Engineer (PE) license required (California)
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Geotechnical Engineer (GE) license preferred (or actively pursuing in California)
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Proven senior management experience, including: Department capacity planning, KPI development and performance tracking, Supporting revenue growth through marketing/business development collaboration
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Strong knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles including: Foundation systems, Levees and dams, Soil behavior and subsurface conditions
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Experience managing mid-size teams and complex project workloads
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong client focus
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Proficiency in standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Company DescriptionW3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.
We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.
Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.
We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.
We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.
Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.
As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.
Company Description
W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.