This leadership role offers the chance to oversee geotechnical projects and lead a growing department while shaping the future of engineering in Colorado’s Front Range. With a competitive salary ($125K–$135K), discretionary bonuses, profit sharing, and a company vehicle, you’ll step into a high-impact position that combines technical expertise with business leadership.

Supported by a firm with a decades-long track record of stability, this opportunity also provides flexibility to work from home when needed, while giving you the chance to mentor future leaders, manage complex projects, and directly influence department growth in a collaborative, employee-owned environment.

About the Role

We are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer / Department Manager to lead the Fort Collins, CO office. In this role, you will:

• Manage geotechnical projects from subsurface exploration and analysis to foundation design, slope stability, and stamped final reports
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers, geologists, technicians, and administrative staff
• Oversee project deliverables including geotechnical reports, letters, budgets, schedules, and client communication
• Direct field and lab operations, including drilling oversight, lab testing, and data analysis
• Develop client relationships while identifying new business opportunities to expand the department
• Support growth and development through hiring, training, and performance management
• Manage project finances, including invoices, change orders, and profitability tracking
• Contribute to firm-wide initiatives, focusing on process improvements and shareholder engagement

Why Join Us

• Challenge: Take ownership of complex, high-profile geotechnical projects while leading a department and mentoring the next generation of engineers.
• Flexibility: Onsite in Fort Collins, CO with occasional flexibility to work from home when needed; relocation assistance provided for qualified candidates.
• Advancement: Clear pathway to expand your leadership scope as the department grows, with direct input into strategy and business development.
• Compensation: Base salary of $125,000–$135,000 plus discretionary bonuses, profit sharing, comprehensive benefits, and a company-owned vehicle for both business and personal use.
• Culture: Employee-owned, collaborative environment that values innovation, professional growth, and technical excellence.
• Security: Decades of stability with a strong reputation in the Rocky Mountain region and a proven history of long-term employee tenure.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil, Geotechnical, or related Engineering field (M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering preferred)
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required
• Minimum of 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience, including leadership and staff management

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $125,000 – $135,000 annually
• Discretionary bonuses and profit sharing
• Comprehensive benefits: paid vacation, sick time, medical, life, and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary benefits: dental, vision, accident, supplemental life, and short-term disability
• Retirement: 401(k) plan and Profit Sharing Plan
• Company-owned vehicle provided for business and personal use