Geotechnical Engineering Team Leader

HNTB
Chicago, IL

What We're Looking For

Are you seeking a vibrant and dynamic workplace that values culture and work-life balance? Look no further! Our company has been recognized by the Milwaukee Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work for the last 4 years. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

As a key member of our growing Milwaukee team, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects and collaborate with top experts in the state. With over 80 years of experience in Wisconsin and a reputation as a top design partner with WisDOT, we offer unparalleled career growth and technical development opportunities.

This opportunity entails being responsible for providing guidance and direction in the geotechnical engineering department. Supports the technical aspect of project development and delivery including proposal development, scope implementation and change management. Responsible for applying advanced engineering methods, techniques, and analyses to provide solutions, make recommendations and resolve issues. Ensures industry and HNTB standards of design are applied consistently and effectively across projects ranging in discipline, size and complexity. Independently applies knowledge and experience in partnership with internal project team members and external client counterparts. Serves as an advisor on complex projects to provide technical designs, plans and specifications. This position is a lead role to direct, mentor and train junior staff.

What You'll Do:

  • Performs independent technical reviews, makes recommendations, and provides technical guidance as requested on complex or unusual engineering projects. Provides direction to resolve technical issues as requested.

  • Provides technical expertise and advice to project leadership, and mentoring/support to production staff.

  • Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation on complex or unusual engineering projects within discipline.

  • Coordinates technical aspects with client counterpart and teaming partners at local leadership level for work within the discipline on complex or unusual engineering projects.

  • Develops and advises on technical consistency within discipline across processes and projects. Ensures same standard and practices are being applied.

  • Recruits, hires, develops and retains staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession. Coordinates schedules and approves timecards.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 10 years of relevant experience, or

  • Master’s degree in Engineering and 9 year of relevant experience, or

  • PhD in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring:

  • Uses persuasion to communicate solutions while understanding the project goals and interests of the stakeholders.

  • Demonstrates a vision for complex and unique challenges.

  • Understands engineering principles behind the design code requirements.

  • Promotes knowledge within the industry through authoring technical papers, technical presentations, and serving on technical committees.

  • Understands, supports, and influences multiple concurrent projects.

  • Discovers opportunities for technical improvements across the firm and collaborates with peers to share ideas.

  • Serves as a subject matter expert in their field.

What We Prefer:

  • Master’s degree in Engineering

  • 15 years relevant experience

  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Ashwaubenon, WI (Green Bay), Chicago, IL, Madison, WI, Milwaukee, WI (East Wisconsin Avenue)

The approximate pay range for Illinois is $136,239.94 - $213,093.23. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

Posted 2025-09-21

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