Geotechnical Engineering Branch Manager

Company: Tetra Tech
Location: Dallas
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science.Summary:The Geotechnical Engineering Branch Manager will support geotechnical engineering management of clients, projects and staff in the Midland, Texas office including the Permian Basin Area of Texas and New Mexico. The appropriate candidate will be selected for this position to be located in Midland, Texas.Your Role:

• Primary responsibilities include management, implementation, and development of the existing geotechnical engineering program for our oil and gas and energy clients.
• Maintain positive relationships with current clients and develop relationships with new clients.
• Supervise all geotechnical engineering design.
• Manage all geotechnical and related field work, including field testing and sample/data collection, and manage geotechnical engineering design and reporting.
• Perform geotechnical engineering design for certain projects (i.e. bearing capacity analysis, settlement, slope stability, etc).
• Mentor/Lead geotechnical teams and staff geotechnical engineers in performing work.
• Geotechnical recommendations and engineering design of structural foundations, retaining walls, embankments; berms; and site development.
• Review of geotechnical analytical laboratory data.
• Maintain or modification of existing geotechnical investigation practice and programs with support of a program manager.
• Maintain existing laboratory testing programs.
• Assist with hiring engineering staff.
• Technical support of geotechnical related construction monitoring and testing.
• Employee mentoring and training of less experienced engineers and field technicians.
• Develop work plans, reports and proposals for various types of geotechnical investigations and assessments.
• Technical report preparation and review.
• Other duties may be assigned.Qualifications:
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must have a minimum of 10 years of related experience be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • B.S. in Civil/Geotechnical or Geological Engineering with a geotechnical emphasis from a four-year ABET accredited engineering program required. M.S. in Civil/Geotechnical is preferred.
  • Qualified candidates must have passed Principles and Practices of Engineering Exam and be licensed in the State of Texas (licensure in New Mexico or Oklahoma is a plus) or able to be licensed in Texas within six (6) months of employment and licensed in New Mexico within one year.
  • Experience in renewable energy or oil and gas industry is plus.
  • Candidate must be highly motivated; customers focused and work well in a team environment.
  • Candidate must also have the ability to manage and lead project tasks with a heavy workload.
  • Experience with geotechnical engineering design and modeling software (i.e. Geomaster, Geostudio, Geo-Slope, Seep/Slope, Slide or similar).
  • Candidate must be able and available for travel via land and/or air and possess a valid drivers' license in good standing.
  • A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
    • Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
    • Merit-based financial rewards.
    • Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
    • Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
    • Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.About Tetra Tech:Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.We invite applications from all interested parties.Explore our open positions at . Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
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