Principal Geotechnical Engineer/Division Manager

Portland, OR, United StatesPosted 10 days ago

Role Overview

SOCOTEC is hiring a Principal Geotechnical Engineer/Division Manager. This is a full-time role in Portland. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

We are hiring an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead a new office in Portland, Oregon as General Manager and Principal-in-Charge. This role combines technical leadership, business development, and team management to drive operational and financial success.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee division operations, budgets, and workload planning
Serve as Principal-in-Charge on major projects, providing technical oversight and quality review
Mentor and guide project managers and technical staff
Manage client relationships, contracts, and project deliverables
Track KPIs, financial performance, and implement corrective actions as needed
Support business development and strategic growth initiatives
Manage construction materials testing field and lab operations during the initial growth stage

B.S. or M.S. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
10+ years of experience managing engineering projects and teams.
5+ years experience in the construction materials testing (CMT) industry
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in geotechnical design software.
Ability to visit field sites as needed; valid driver’s license required.

Salary range: $160,000-200,000

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time; in-office

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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When was the Principal Geotechnical Engineer/Division Manager role at SOCOTEC posted?

This role was posted on June 29, 2026 (10 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.