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Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Geotechnical Engineer to lead the office’s operational, client, and technical goals, overseeing personnel within the Engineering, Testing, and Drilling divisions. This role involves strategic decision-making, financial performance monitoring, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

+ Oversee the overall performance of the office, ensuring alignment with operational, client, and technical goals.

+ Make strategic decisions affecting all personnel within the office, including facilities, engagement, and local marketing.

+ Monitor and analyze the financial performance of the office and business unit, providing regular feedback to management.

+ Evaluate employee performance objectively and set goals to improve technical, project management, and client service skills.

+ Manage the personnel mix to achieve office goals through recruiting, hiring, and terminations.

+ Collaborate with employees at all levels, particularly other unit managers and marketing staff, to set direction for client pursuits and marketing goals.

+ Direct client contracting in accordance with the Authority Grant Policy.

+ Monitor and enhance employee project management skills, focusing on financial performance and client retention.

+ Encourage cross-functional, multi-discipline work teams to establish a preferred work and consulting environment.

Essential Skills

+ Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.

+ Proficiency in responding to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or business community members.

+ Proven capability to manage success and conflict within teams and with individual personnel.

+ Understanding and adherence to internal systems and practices, with the ability to train and manage others.

+ Effective leadership through a service/servant leadership style.

+ Lead by example through core values: Safety, Service, Opportunity, Ownership, and Recognition.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or ten+ years of related industry experience and/or training.

+ Professional Engineer (PE) certification is flexible.

+ Experience in civil engineering, rail, and business development.

+ Relocation options available.

Work Environment

The role offers flexible scheduling, though it is not a true hybrid position. The candidate will manage a team of 5-7 Senior Engineers and 12-15 CMTs, reporting to the Vice President located in Minnesota. The position involves business development with local clients, requiring strong community connections and the ability to forecast project pipelines. The office primarily focuses on rail-related projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lenexa, Kansas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Braun Intertec is a 100% employee-owned award-winning consulting firm offering geotechnical, environmental and testing solutions in the private and public sectors. Founded in 1957, the firm now has over 30 offices located across the Midwest and Texas. We are committed to providing a challenging and rewarding environment that encourages employees to make full use of their knowledge, skills and abilities.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lenexa,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2025.

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